My name is Rachael & I am 47,

Recently diagnosed with breast cancer. After finding a lump in my breast I was referred to the breadt clinic. On examination the dr found another as well as a lymph node she wanted checked. I had multiple biopsies of my breast & then a weeks wait.

on return to the clinic the dr confirmed that cancer had been found in all areas biopsied including the node. She suggests surgery followed by chemo followed by radiotherapy... The dr was fairly positive saying words such as treatable & curable... I met my assigned cancer nurse & had bloods taken. I already had an mri scan booked for next Friday & the dr said that she may order a ct scan as well. A lot to get my head round. Just when I'd started to accept all that's going on a letter arrived this morning for a NM bone whole body scan appointment for this Thursday! I am now terrified that maybe my blood test is showing something?? I have worked a physical job for years & regulary have aches and pains from it & my back has niggled on & off since slipping a disc 20 odd years ago. Now however I am freaked out that maybe these pains are something more & paranoid my cancer has spread.

eighteen months ago I found two small lumps in the same breast & was referred to the same clinic days before the first lockdown but after a mammogram & ultrasound I was dismissed saying all was good. Again I'm stressed that something was missed. I'm sorry for such a stressy me me neither post. If anyone else has had a bone scan before starting cancer treatment or if any nurses can tell me if this is normal or just a procedure I would be very grateful to hear back.

thank you x