Hi Disneyfan,

Welcome to our forum. I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Like you, mu Mum had breast cancer for 12 years before it spread to her liver, lungs, bone and brain. That was 22 years ago and, we sadly lost her in the end. Fast forward 10 years after her passing and, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was told that I had grade 1 Mucinous breast cancer and, that this was one of the less aggressive forms. I had a lumpectomy, followed by Tamoxifen. Almost a year to the day later, I was diagnosed with a second cancer in the same breast and, had a bilateral mastectomy, followed by Letrozole. I am still living a worthwhile life, even after all these years, so please don't give up hope.

This is by no means the end.

Do you know what type of breast cancer you have and, what treatment is being suggested? Initial surgery and treatment is no walk in the park, but it is all quite doable. You will also be pleased to hear that many more people are surviving cancer than they did when our Mums had it. I have found that there is just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and after care that my Mum and I have both experienced.

Please keep in  touch. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx