Newly diagnosed

Hi all

I got told today at 30 that I have breast cancer I feel like my world as been ripped apart I have two young children 4 & 18 months and am absolutely terrified. I have to have a lymph node test and mri next week as anyone else been through this?

  • Hello

    Yes I have and am still going through it. I was diagnosed on 8th November and start chemo tomorrow. I've been an absolute state and have allowed it to ruin the last 2 months of my life. I totally understand how you feel. There are cancer cells in my lymph nodes too. I'm having chemo before surgery. I really do understand how you are feeling xxxxx

  • Hi ya I to was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer on the 4 of December so I now what you are going through I have had my lumpectomy and lymph node removed on the 2 of January I will get my results on the 20 January all I can say is that I have just tried to carry on has normal after talking to my Macmillan nurse who reassured me that the success rate is very high now so I now it’s easily said but honestly try not overly worry I to have children an my only thought was for them but you are not alone talking really does help xx
  • I received my results today. It's aggressive grade 3. MRI/CT scan then chemo and surgery. This is the beginning of what I expect to be an emotional rollercoaster for me and my family.

  • I no it’s devastating we never seem to think it can happen to us do we  the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life was tell my family I the sort of person that keeps everything to my self I found it so hard to talk to my family but I did and after the initial shock we are no so much closer and yes there will be good days an bad days  but you will get through them it’s ok to be scared but don’t keep it to yourself you will get through this I’m waiting to see if I need chemotherapy before radiotherapy but with the love an surport of family an people on site like this we will overcome so stay strong xx

  • I've been diagnosed today. Also aged 30 with 2 children aged 4 and 2.5. Already had a biopsy on my lymph nodes which have come back clear but they may want to do a repeat biopsy just to be sure. Have an mri tomorrow and still waiting for the results to see which treatment route we will take. I'm still in shock and absolutely gutted. Hope you're feeling as OK as you can x

  • Yeah the shock is just the worst I know I have to get my fighting head on and beat this for my children but at the moment the anxiety waiting for my tests to be done is just the worst keep me updated how you get on I think also being so young you never expect it to happen to you. 

  • hi. 

    Sorry to hear your news. I know how you feel. I got diagnosed on Fri 13 Dec with breast cancer. 

    I have been having lymph node pain and enlargement 

    since 17 months. I had my lymph node removal operation in November and still recovering. From that biopsy they found I have cancer. This has been going on nearly 1.5 years and I felt my world has fallen apart.  I still in denial 

    and shocked. I only told my family this week and I have to have another operation and chemotherapy after more scans.  

    I know it’s easier said then done but be positive. We will all get through this together. I promise. Always here if you need to talk. 

    Also there are two companies that sends out complimentary goodies bag for chemo or cancer and 

    it has items worth more than £100 and is really nice things. If anyone interested in the contact details please just let me know I’ll forward. 

    Stay strong and positive as much as you can xx

  • The waiting is definitely one of the worst parts of it. I really hope I don't have to have chemotherapy as I don't want to be poorly and look poorly if you know what I mean but obviously if I have to I will. I agree you don't think it will happen being so young the odds were meant to be in our favour but sadly not this time! We definitely need to get our fighting heads on! I will keep you updated and you to me x

  • Yeah please do we can through this journey together x

  • Hello just a little update. I've had my mri today and it was absolutely fine. Slightly uncomfortable on my breast bone where I was lying on it but nothing more, just a bit surreal. Hope your OK today, I had a little breakdown this morning but been busy for the rest of the day so not really thought about it much even when having my mri which is a bit strange! X