Invasive ductal breast cancer

Hi all..yesterday I found out I have stage 2 invasive ductal breast cancer.  I'm 38 and have 2 sons..I'm a mix of emotions and cant eat or sleep. I dont know a treatment plan til I have an MRI scan then we will go from there. Will be surgery first.. I've also got chronic granulomatous mastitis which adds a layer of more difficulty. I dont know yet if itll be lumpectomy or mastectomy. I'm so scared. I keep having black thoughts .x

 

  • Hi

    I am so sorry to hear this. I too have just beendiagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and have to start chemo in 2 weeks and then surgery. I have 3 children and am 44. For me, once my treatment planwas in place I started to be able to think more positively. It's a terrifying time but everybody is telling me how important it is to really try and not give in to the negative thoughts. I know that is hard, I only got my diagnosis last Thursday and spent the first few days crying, panicking and feeling completely oveverwhelmed. 

    I have talked with my children, that has allowed me to feel more balanced and I am taking control over my diet, boostingmy immune system and cutting my super long hair. 

    All inall, I think trying to take some control is making me feel like I am not a lab rat and giving me some focus other than the worst case scenarios. 

    Wishing you all the very best xxx

     

  • Thankyou for your reply...mine is stage 2 . I dont know anymore...I have to wait for an MRI scan so they can see if its spread and then go from there with regards with my treatment. I think once I have a plan of action I'll feel better.. my boys are 10 and 4.i dont want to tell them til I have to xx