Hello Roo1991

I'm sorry to hear that your Mum is facing the possibility of another cancer diagnosis. We know that waiting for test results can be a difficult time. It's natural to want to know answers as soon as possible and to be as prepared as you can be to support Mum for whatever treatment she may have to have. 

It's impossible for us to know what the results may be but I hope that the appointment next week bring some positive news for you both. You might find it helpful to write down any questions you have over the next few days so that you're able to ask the team. If you want to talk things through with one of our team of nurses beforehand then you can call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

Keep in touch Roo and let us know how Mum gets on next week. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Thank you so much for your reply. 
I just wish I could speed up time to Thursday and hopefully get a plan in place so we can move forward.

my mum isn't unwell and doesn't feel unwell which is great(the consultant said this was a good sign too) and if it wasn't for the lump where the biggest lymph node is we would be none the wiser. I don't want the worry and stress making her feel like she's ill. 
 

it helps having someone to talk to who isn't directly involved so thank you very much for replying. Hopefully I will have some good news on Thursday.  Xx

Hello,

just thought that I would update incase anyone has read this post. We had good news yesterday when we went to see the consultant. The breast cancer hasn't spread to any organs or bones. The cancer in the lymph nodes is triple negative but the very small area of cancer in the breast (that was only picked up through an MRI and would not have been found on a mammogram/ultrasound) is showing signs that it could be treated with Herceptin. 
My mum can expect to start 6 rounds of chemotherapy treatment within the next 2 weeks to shrink the size of the lymph node. Surgery then to do a full lymph node clearance and either a lumpectomy/mastectomy and then possibly a year of Herceptin. 
Now the wait for results is over we can concentrate on moving forward and getting treatment underway. 
 

thank you for your support throughout this difficult time xxx