Hello Md18,

I understand how you feel, I’ve been through that after I was told that I have grade 1 breast cancer .7mm but they said it is treatable. Even though there is assurance to have a high chances of survival but we cannot avoid thinking too much about it because when you hear the word CANCER that is terminal illness. 

To correct the wrong impression or misconception, there are cancer which is treatable especially when detected in early stage. Two of my friends had this breast cancer - one of them more than 10 years my ex colleague and she is still working until now, The other one had it 16 years ago and they are all cancers free now. Knowing them as cancers survivors give me hope that I can survive too. 

Just this afternoon had an appointment to my breast doctor after I had my lumpectomy on 16th December 2020. Everything goes fine and I don’t need a second breast operation as all the lump been taken out and now I’m waiting for the first appointment/session of radiotherapy and hopefully everything goes well. I started taking Tomoxifen starting today up to five years. 

Hope your  biopsy result is not worst as you think. Think positive and be strong to face whatever the treatment they’re going to give you. You will be fine my dear. 

Best of luck, 

LL2011 xx

Hi I'm 48 and back nov 2020 had mammogram ultra sound biopsy I was convinced a cyst had one before anyway grade 2 bc was so shocked yesterday I had lumpectomy 2 tumors removed some lymph nodes waiting for results for either another operation  or radiotherapy  and  meds for 5 years I'm just praying to god I live keep me positive and get through it I have great husband family and freinds who I am so glad I talk too truthfully I have wrote my thoughts  down in diary with my wishes if I die that's the one thing I cant say out loud xxx

Dear LL2011

It's good to hear that you had some good news and are feeling more positive!!

Take care and stay positive 

Lots of hugs x

Hello Tas21,

Thanks for the message. Sorry to hear you too encounter the same health problem like mine.

When I was diagnosed with BC on 20th November last year and was told to undergo breast surgery on the 16th December, that very date I start abstain from eating red meat and sugary food. It was really a tough times since day one knowing that I have breast cancer and had sleepless night and lost weight drastically in just a week. 

Best thing to do is always think positive and be strong. You are not alone, I am so glad I found this site and chat to people with similar health issues and to me, it really help sharing my situation to others. (Except telling our friends) 

Best of luck to your treatment.

Sending virtual hugs.

LL2011 xx

Hi Jeet123,

Thank you for the message. Yes indeed! For now it’s a good news knowing that no more surgery but I still have treatment to go through. Hope everything goes fine without any complications after radiotherapy. 

Good luck and keep safe.

Big hugs.

LL2011 xx 

It will be all fine just keep faith in God 

Jeet123

Hi Lagerlime,

I am so glad to hear that there is no need for any further surgery and that you have already started taking Tamoxifen. I hope that it's not too long before you start radiotherapy and begin to fight this with all you've got to hand. 

Did you have keyhole surgery for your Cholecystectomy? I had a full open Cholecystectomy and my appendix removed at the same time and, it took quite some time to recover from the procedure.

Hang on to that positive outlook and, trust in the Lord.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

Stil waiting for the schedule of my radiotherapy. Tomorrow I will have a phone interview and see when they will start my treatment. 

I had 2 keyholes when I undergo Cholecystectomy a year ago. Hernia also been fixed at the same time. I had a hard times recuperating as it was a double operation and it was so painful! 

Yeah I need to deal with this BC one way or another. We cannot chose what illness we are going to experience in our life but whatever it is we have to accept it and always think positive. 

Best wishes and God bless! 

LL2011 xx

HI Lagerlime,

I hope that your phone consultation tomorrow will leave you knowing more and that you can move on to your radiotherapy soon.

If you can cope with your Cholecystectomy, this should be a breeze.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Jolamine,

I re-read your first message that you encountered a lot of health problem before and after being diagnosed of BC and now there you are enjoying your life with your family. Your message mean a lot to me and thank you once again for sharing your experience. It give me hope to keep going and think positive at all times.

Hopefully, this phone call from the breast team today will give me information when to start my treatment. One thing that worries me is when going to the hospital for treatment. Heard a lot of story about going to hospital for treatment and they catch the virus there.  We all know that cancer patients undergoing chemo or radiotherapy are the most vulnerable people. Even though how careful people are but still they catch the virus. 

I have underlying health issues and I cannot avoid to think about going out go to the hospital for treatment when most of the time I stay at home. I do my exercise/walking on treadmill. Well, worrying too much doesn't help. Keep finger cross we will all overcome the treatment and live life to the fullest afterwards. God bless

With kind regards, 

LL2011 xx