Hello Saraheileen,

Thank you for popping in and share your story. Sharing stories is helping others. You sounds like you’re doing well after your chemo and surgery. Take care. 

I am so glad I found this website chatting with those people with similar health issues. They always understand and willing to help base on their own experience. For now, not any of our friends know about my BC except my 3 children. 

I have not much  to tell as I had just my lumpectomy 3 weeks ago and waiting to see my breast doctor next week. I will update here what’s the next plan for my treatment. 

Best wishes and big hugs xx 

LL2011

Hi, 

I just wanted to say hello. I found out last week I have breast cancer from my first appointment as soon as he touch it he told me. I'm awaiting full results of my biopsy's. I feel like I'm driving myself mad I'm just hoping they will be able to treat it. It didn't show on mammogram or scan but apparently that normally in young women.

I felt like my week has been turned upside down the result were due Thursday, but delayed and now I'm thinking the worst

Hi Md18,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

This is always a worrying time when you are waiting for results, especially when your consultant has already told you that he is pretty sure that you have breast cancer. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years and was told this on both occasions. Waiting for a diagnosis is always an upsetting time because there are so many unknowns. 

Unfortunately, our minds tend to play tricks too, in that they go in to overdrive and make us think the worst. If it is of any consolation, you will feel better once you know exactly what you are dealing with and can start to move forward with treatment. 

I am so sorry to hear that you didn't get your results on Thursday. This can often happen, especially with the additional strains on pathology labs at present. It doesn't mean that the outcome will be any worse, so please try not to overthink things - not easy I know! Try to keep yourself busy to distract yourself from the wait and, whatever you do, stay away from the internet.

I hope that you get your results soon and that things are not as bad as you expect. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine,

for taking the time to reply means a lot. Your right about the internet as when you start looking google has give you a diagnoses and it's the worst case.

im trying to keep busy with the home schooling and hoping that I know before Thursday. I've said I'm willing to have these over the phone if needed as I just want to know whether they can treat it! And your so right once I know what the plan of action is i

can hopefully hit it head on.

thanks :) 

this forum has really helped with support and questions 

Hi everyone,

thanks for your kind words and it's so nice to chat to people who have been through similar things. I will keep everyone posted once my results are back.

thanks for listening x

Hi Litchielou,

Yes, losing my sight was one of the most frightening experiences of my life, but I feel so fortunate to have got it restored, as so many people are not so lucky. I run my own business and am still working in my seventies. This all had to stop as had my driving, so it changed my life drastically. However, I have now returned to work and driving and lead a busy and fulfilling life. Time on this earth is far too precious to waste.

I certainly could never have managed to get through my cancers and my sight loss without the tremendous support of family and friends.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi LL2011,

I am so sorry to hear about your first husband's cancer. Your diagnosis must have brough back some sad memories.

What a long wait you have had for your biopsy results. Have you already got a diagnosis for the grade and type of breast cancer that you have? I am sorry to her about your Osteoporosis. Are you having any treatment for this? Some cancer treatments can affect the bones, so they may prescribe some for you if not. How are you recovering from your Cholecystectomy? It took me quite a whlle to get over that surgery.

I hope that you get good news on Thursday. You might find it helpful to draw up a list of questions for your consultant before all appointments. This makes sure that you don't forget to mention something important.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Md18,

Having the homeschooling to do at the moment should be a blessing in disguise, as this should help to distract you from the wait for Thursday.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello guys and Hi Jolamine,

I’m back after a couple of days not messaging you all here as I am waiting to see my doctor today.

Yep! Got the biopsy result. My doctor told me that everything goes well = no more second or follow up breast operation and all cancer lump/cells been taken out. All I need to do is wait for the radiotherapy appointment and my breast doctor give me prescription straightaway Tamoxifen so I can take the medicine today and will be taking this medicine up to 5 years and will have mammogram once a year. 

I mentioned about my bone problem osteoarthritis how the radiotherapy will affect me. The doctor said the radiographer nowadays are very thorough and careful when performing radiotherapy not to damage any cells or bones close to the affected area. But I need to talk about it to the radiographer before my treatment. 

With regards to my cholecystectomy, had it done last year 6th January 2020 and I’m struggling and it took nearly 2 weeks before I manage to do things without any pain as I got hernia operation too. Two operation in one session = gall bladder removed and fixed hernia. Too bad for me year 2020 had two operations start in the new year January and finished it off December with breast cancer operation.  

I’m just thankful that all the sleepless nights and stressed  are over now knowing that I am on my 5 year journey of taking Tamoxifen. I will continue booking an appointment to my Physiotherapist and keep fringer cross the pain of my shoulder joint and lumbar spine will be eased and manageable and I can carry on my daily routine inside the house. 

Wish you all good luck for the treatment. I know it’s not easy to deal with this sort of illness but we need to be strong and always think positive. As I was born Christian, my strong faith to our Heavenly Father helped me a lot how to deal with my breast cancer as I am praying everyday and at night before going to bed. He is a Great Healer yesterday, today and forevermore! Amen

Thinking of you and sending my best wishes to you all. 

Love,

LL2011