Hi Samigee,

I am sorry covid affected your treatment. Thank you for giving me your account of the end of treatment. A time i am very much looking forward to.

I am sure your hair will grow back soon. I have found it early and my conultant is very positive.

Katie xxx

Hi katie,

im gemma 37 from essex ive not ling been diagnosed with invasive ductal im grade 1 stage 1 so hopefully been caught early i didnt have any lumps i had breast infections in both breast 6 weeks apart which i was told was mastitis doctor called me in and found a lump in armpit which she then referred me to breast clinic and had all tests and went from there im having my lumpectomy tuesday im so scared never been put to sleep thats the only bit scaring me im up and down all the time X Here if you ever need a chat Xx take care try and think positive i know its hard especially when children are involved i have 4 Xx

Thankyou jolamine xx had a mini breakdown today my mind just will not shut off x

Hi Gemma,

This is not at all unusual. Fear of the unknown is horrible. This time next week, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.

Keep yourself busy meanwhile to distract yourself from the wait.

Hoping that it all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Gemma,

It sure is a roller coaster isn't it. I feel like it has just started too so I'm wondering how the hell i am going to cope! I am breaking down constantly. I know I'm going to be ok but its going to be a rubbish time.

I feel massive guilt for putting this on my family too.

I will be thinking of you Tues. You will be absolutely fine. Here to chat any time.

Katie xxxx

thats exactly how i am i found out had couple up and down weeks then felt stronger now its near op day ive lost it again x 3 of my 4 children are with my nan so dont have them fighting and arguing to take my mind of it lol X Have you got ur treatment plan yet ? x

No. Im waiting for HER results to finalise the plan. I have been told small, treatable invasive ductal and that I am having a lumpectomy.

Just think Gemma your getting it cut out Tuesday that is amazing and you will be fine. Please let me know how you get on.

Katie xxx

mines er positve pr positive her2 negative xx its 3.5 cm thankyou katie will let you know how its goes xx take care

Thinking of you today Gemma. You will be fine. Xxx please check in with us after the op.

Well I didn't get my HER results as it came back inconclusive. They now have to be sent of for FISH (further testing) that can take up to 2 weeks. I am devastated as I want to get the treatment started and scared that it may spread if I am waiting around. I have questioned why I cant have the surgery as HER positive only warrants chemo before surgery if the lump is over 2cm and there is node involvement and so far mine is just under 2cm with no evidence of node involvement. I am waiting for a response from my consultant.

Katie xxx