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

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. 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