Hi Soreal, so sorry you are going through this.  I got my diagnosis about 6 weeks ago now and I know it feels very scary to begin with.  I had to learn that there are many steps of diagnosis before getting to a treatment plan and it is frustrating to have to wait.  
 

For me, they found a lump, biopsy confirmed it was cancerous and then the MRI confirmed the size.   Mine is growing quickly and both hormone and herceptin positive, so (I think) that's why I have chemo first and then surgery.  I also had a CT scan to confirm it had not spread to anywhere else (it hasn't thankfully).  I started my first cycle of Chemo a week ago and it's been a bit bumpy but not too bad for me.

One piece of advice I would give, don't look at the internet.  Googling stuff scared me more than anything and I wish I had not done it.  We are all very different and BC effects us as different individuals and the treatment is very bespoke.  
 

I hope you get some more reassurance to the plan for you when you go today, but if there is anything I can do, please shout on here.   Good luck today, Linds x

Hi there ...

Sorry you've had to join us breast lasses ...  but I know that first emotion when being given the news .. l came on here in 2017 when I was newly diagnosed with my grade three breast cancer... oestrogen positive ... her two negative.... so quite Simerla to yours ..

I cryed for two days locking myself away ... then my daughter in law got me and my son and said ... no more panicking.. no more what ifs... no looking ahead ... well live in the day and take each step and problem as and when it comes up ... and well do it together ... 

That was the words I so needed .. I came on here met an angel who took me under her wing ... and started chatting to about 6 others just starting on their breast cancer journey to .. all different stages and treatments ... they started a chat called the good and bad for us all to chat about our journeys... 

Now most of them have moved on to their life post cancer... a couple of us have stayed on to help others like you ... one lass has had two babies after her treatment finished .. and we've not lost any of them yet .. so take a deep breath ... get yourself a pair of pink vertual boxing gloves... and climb up into the ring with us ... there's lots of us there ... wer all punching right back ... it's not about winning or losing this journey,  it's about looking it in the eye ... coz cancer wants us all to roll over and give up ... then it feels strong ... well yea it will knock us down sometimes and will give us hard day's .. but we can get back up and start fighting again ... 

It's not a walk in the park but it is doable ... I had a total masectomy on my right boob .. I now have a 36 DD boob and a scar ... but I look at that scar like my war wound .. it reminds me of the journey I've been on and that scar means I still get to see my wonderful family.... 

So deep breaths... get those gloves ready ... live in the day ... and stick two fingers up to cancer... sending you a vertual hug... Chrissie x

Thank you so much 

Love you all gives me hope that er positive hers 2 negative cancer can be fought 

Hi [@Soreal]‍ 

gutted for you to find yourself on here but to give you some perspective I am 11 months down the line & still here . I too had er positive her2 negative breast cancer    , something I never thought would be words I would say. This is the worst part like [@Chriss]‍ it is all doable. I know it's totally overwhelming & unbelievable & bloody terrifying but somehow we fall out the other side! Wishing you all the very best xx

Thank you my lovely 

[@Soreal]‍  been thinking about you today and hope you're doing ok

I know it's so hard, but what helped me a lot when I was waiting for tests and results was to focus on what I could control - exercise, what I eat, what I drink etc.    That has worked a bit for me.  I also try and keep distracted (I have a busy job) as that stops me thinking.

And keep positive (I know, easy to say) but cancer treatment is so much better than it used to be and so many women go through this and go back to their lives.  This is something you're going to get through, it will undoubtedly be tough, and not what anyone wants, but it's about taking one day at a time and moving forward,   
 

You take care now xx

Hi Soreal

So sorry you find yourself here having to go through this. I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in January. I remember exactly what it's like at the beginning when your mind is racing with worry and you feel so out of control.

Now here I am, 2 chemo sessions into treatment awaiting to have my 3rd and hit that halfway point. I know it doesn't seem like it now but once you have more information and you start treatment its does become easier to manage and to stay positive.

All I can advise is to keep talking to your family, your friends, us on here about how your feeling. It really does help. Cry, shout and scream if you need to.... I did.

I agree with linds16......focus on what you can control. Exercise, eat and drink right; your body and mind will need to be in a strong position to get through the next few months, but we are all in this together and here to support each other. We will beat it! 

Amy x