Recently diagnosed with breast cancer

Hi all. I'm hoping someone can help or just listen really. Back in May I noticed my right breast was increasing in size and had other issues with it, so went to the gp who said it was basically IBS and the breast increase was hormones, they ran bloods anyway and checked me for ovarian cancer which all came back normal. Fast forward to October I returned to the gp and said something wasn't right, I didn't feel right in myself and the breast was rapidally increasing and I was having nipple discharge. She performed a breast examination and found a lump. I was referred to my local breast clinic as urgent. Had an appt on 18th Nov, they performed a biopsy on the lump and said it didn't look suspicious and was most likely just  a cyst so I left feeling relieved. I was called back in yesterday for my results and was told that sadly it was breast cancer. This came as a complete shock to both myself and the Drs. In that moment my whole world came crushing down on me and all I could think about was my little girl. I'm 32 years old, why is this happening to me and what have I done to deserve this. Thankfully it's been caught early but I have to go in for an mri to see if it's spread anywhere else. I have a fantastic support network but yet I feel so alone. My Husband doesn't know how to deal with it and he's way is just to clam up and not talk about it. I'm sorry for rambling on but I just want to talk to someone who is going through the same thing or has been.

Xx

  • Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. It means a lot to me at this time and I don't feel so alone. It's very overwhelming.

    I am still at the waiting stage I had a bone scan last week and had a ct  scan on Monday. I am told the medical team will discuss my results this Thursday. I have an appointment to see them next Thursday to find out exactly what is going on with me and the treatment plan.

    The waiting is driving me up the wall. I am trying to keep busy. I just can't sleep at night, l lie in bed awake most nights, hence me writing at this time!

    I will let you know how I get on next week. I hope the surgery went well. Take care.  xx

     

  • Thank you so much for your encouragement and advice. The dealing with one day at time is a really good piece of advice, as somethings just can't be changed. We take it as it comes along and somehow find that inner strength to deal with things.

    Hopefully, it will get a bit easier once I have an idea of exactly what I am dealing with and there is a plan in place for me.

    take care

  • Wow, your situation sounds very similar to mine. Fobbed off In March last year, ultra sound showed dilated milk ducts and when I questioned this the surgeon shrugged it off "nothing to worry about, you're young!" Went back to docs early this month as my armpit lymph node was massive and got a referral. They could spot cancer on mammogram, so biopsies, CT, MRI and bloods have been done, get my full diagnosis this afternoon. I'm convinced it's spread and I'm at a late stage

     

  • You are not alone. I hope it went alright this afternoon. Try and take one day at a time although it is easier said than done.  I get my full diagnosis next week Thursday and I keep thinking the worst. Hopefully,  I will have a bit of peace of mind when I know more about what is happening and there is a plan in place.  

    Take care xx