Amy1998

Hi Amy

I to was told it was breast cancer  on the day of my appointment on the 20th May. I had 5 core biobsys taken 3 from my right breast and 2 from under ny arm.

It's a scary time , but ive had my operation on the 16th  June , and i was scared to look at my bressts.i was amazrd at how good it still looked , the surgeon did a fsntsstic job. 

My operation was a lumpectomy ( to remove the tumour which was 1cm in size) and i had to have all my lymph nodes removed from under my right arm, as the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. 

Apart from the under arm being sore, it has not been half as bad as i first thought it would be. 

Im hoping that evertything goes as well with you, as it has so far with me. I was absolutely petrified abiut it all , and im being absolutely honest when  i tell you  if id have realised  it wasnt as painfull as i thought, id have saved nyself a lot if worry and sleepless night's. 

I have a call ftom my surgeon  on the 29th june, to tell me what the nxt plan of action is.

I was told that depending on the pathology results, i may need more  breast tissue  taken  away, ( im hoping not) and if all is ok and another operation is nit needed i will ne told what treatments i will need going forward. Ie chemotherapy, Radiotherapy  letrazole or Tamoxifen. 

Good luck with evetything, stay positive  it is treatable, and we are all here for you, if you need a chat about anything.  Let us know how yiur doing  my lovely  and Good luck  xxxxx

Amy1998

Hi Amy

I to was told it was breast cancer  on the day of my appointment on the 20th May. I had 5 core biobsys taken 3 from my right breast and 2 from under ny arm.

It's a scary time , but ive had my operation on the 16th  June , and i was scared to look at my bressts.i was amazrd at how good it still looked , the surgeon did a fsntsstic job. 

My operation was a lumpectomy ( to remove the tumour which was 1cm in size) and i had to have all my lymph nodes removed from under my right arm, as the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. 

Apart from the under arm being sore, it has not been half as bad as i first thought it would be. 

Im hoping that evertything goes as well with you, as it has so far with me. I was absolutely petrified abiut it all , and im being absolutely honest when  i tell you  if id have realised  it wasnt as painfull as i thought, id have saved nyself a lot if worry and sleepless night's. 

I have a call ftom my surgeon  on the 29th june, to tell me what the nxt plan of action is.

I was told that depending on the pathology results, i may need more  breast tissue  taken  away, ( im hoping not) and if all is ok and another operation is nit needed i will ne told what treatments i will need going forward. Ie chemotherapy, Radiotherapy  letrazole or Tamoxifen. 

Good luck with evetything, stay positive  it is treatable, and we are all here for you, if you need a chat about anything.  Let us know how yiur doing  my lovely  and Good luck  xxxxx

Thanks for the replies! I still can't believe it all, i feel like im going to wake up any time soon. I was expecting it to be cancer, but theres 1 big tumor, a few little 1s and 1 near my armpit. Thats the big shock. Im feeling ok today, i just want to get my results back and find out my treatment plan. The consultant said because of my age (32) its likely to be chemo 1st then hopefuly surgery next. I hope you're all doing well

Amy 1988

Hi Amy.its such a shock and hard to take in ,i guess why they are saying Chemo first , because it will shrink the tumour  and make your surgery easier and less invasive. 

Im sure once the ball starts rolling and you get to the point where surgery can commence  , you will be a step closer to recovering. 

Chemotherapy is what my son has had, he was ok just a few side effects but nothing he couldn't handle, everyone's different and you might be one of the lucky ones like  him that sails through it  all. 

Im currently not feeling great, ive developed a lump  under my arm where I had my lympth nodes removed.  I had to have a visit ftom hospital nurse who wasnt sure whats causing it, but gave me a course of antibiotics in case i.have an infection.  To me it looks like  a build up of fluids, its swollen up and hurts. 

Ive left messages with my breast care nurse  but they haven't replied buck  yet. My surgeon is calling me anyway on the 29th  to dissciss thier findings and what the nxt ciurse if actions will be. 

I.do hope everything goes well for yiu Amy, much love and positive vubes are being sent your way.  Xxx

Hi Amy

Just wanted to reply here as I am in much the same situation as you! I am 29, also recently diagnosed, and having chemo first then surgery. My first chemo is on Monday.
Feel free to add me as a friend and send a message if you'd like someone to talk to through this as we're in much the same spot.

Steph x

Hi Amy.. I had chemo first then a mastectomy.. in fact its the anniversary of that op today. You will be reeling now.. you just have to wake up each day, cry if you need to and then soothe yourself  .... remind yourself you are in good hands.. the best... you will  receive World class medical treatment. There will be the fearful you who needs comforting and reassuring each day and you will find the deeper you... try to imagine you are not your fearful thoughts... your mind is just designed to feel fear, so you will run.. its a basic instinct.. but its not the full story. There is a calm strong you who will get you through this. 

Chemo these days isn't as bad as you imagine. Yes you'll feel fatigued at times... but on the steroid days you will be buzzing. Your oncologists are on top of this Amy.. they do it day in day out. They will lead you through. Don't google.. just trust your doctors .. have conversations. You've done really well to even reach out st this early stage. You're already tapping into that strength Amy.

I'm well and cancer free and you will be too. X 

Hi. Really sorry to hear you're going through this too. Im so scared today. I had stinging before being diagnosed but today it seems worse. Im so scared that means i won't get treated. Its such a stressful time! I will add you as a friend. I hope your chemo goes well for you tomorrow

Hi. Yeah, i think thats what they're going to try and do. I just want to get the next tests done and results. Im sorry to hear about your situation and that your son has had it too. Hopefuly you will hear back from the nurses soon, but i hate the waiting part! 

Hi. Thanks for your reply. Yeah, i need to not get too far ahead of myself, i always imagine the worst! I really trust my consultant so thats good. Im just having good and bad days at the moment. I woke up today and the first thing i thought about was chemo. I felt so sick about it

Amy1988

Hi Amy ,still not head anything back ftom the csncer nurse's  yet, so.i guess im.nit gong to today eithrr now as its sunday. 

Never mind  will talk to.jy surgeon tomorrow when i.get that csll.I stoll feel.like I have a golf ball under my arn, abd uts very uncomfortable and painful.  Ive tried to go ny excercises but it is to painful so ive stopped as don't want to csuse any more dsmage to.the area..

I hope you are ok , please kerp.in touch and let us know how things are wuth you. Good luck and much love sent your way Xx

Hi again Amy,

I'm sorry you're going through this and feeling sick about chemo. That's completely understandable.. and at the same time, this is gold standard, carefully managed treatment, that is going to make you well again. But yep I completely get how scarey this is. Thinking about you Amy and sending you a big virtual hug. (Also.. just seen your other response about pain.. yep listen to your sensible mum..i was told breast cancer is rarely associated with pain.. so don't imagine anything too negative.. it's most likely the biopsies.. in very sensitive tissue).keep talking.. there are wise women on here who are just a few steps ahead of you on this journey. X 

Hi.  Im feeling low now. I keep doing this, one minute ok the next upset! Im hoping chemo won't be too bad, but i'll just have to put up with it.  I had my mri yesterday, it wasn't painful but i was so uncomfortable because i had to lay on my front and i could only see beneath me. Got my ct tomorrow, hoping it will be easier! Thanks for your reply