Oh sweetheart. Massive hugs. What date is your appt? I can honestly say I was far more emotional before they confirmed to me what I suspected than one I knew for definite. 

My breast ached more after the biopsy and yours probably isn't helped by those pregnancy hormones especially with baby's arrival imminent and even now about 6 weeks after my biopsy I still get twinges. 

I'm sure if you did get covid they could do a work round although to be honest If it is cancerous then they probably won't start any treatment until after your baby is here. 

Keep giving your 2 year old cuddles. Here when you need me/us xx

Hi

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma today, grade 3 but they haven't given a stage yet as asked me to have a mammogram first to make sure it hasn't spread.

I'm 38 weeks now. Looks like they want baby to be born next week so can get me into surgery for a lumpectomy soon after birth.

Really sad I won't be able to breast feed, as I breast fed my first child for 2 years (so much for breastfeeding reducing the risk of cancer).

They have suggested radiotherapy and probably chemo but will wait and see.

I can't believe it's happening to me! I seem to be the only pregnant woman with cancer they are caring for at the moment, but would love to reach out to others for support. 

I think it's really shocked my husband now we have the diagnosis, but I did prepare myself for the worst and made sure to ask a page full of questions. 

The consultant has said she will phone me by tomorrow with mammogram results. I have urged them to just phone me with any results because (you were right) the waiting was the worst part.

The hospital is excellent and the team is on it already. Hope I don't sink into post-natal depression and get to bond with baby.  Just want the surgery ASAP to get it out.

Thanks for the support,

x

Oh my darling, I've been thinking about you over the past week. Gutted it confirmed what you suspected. I'm not pregnant but I'll happily be a support buddy as mine is grade 3 too. 

My MRI revealed my lumps were part something larger (10cm) so I'm having my mastectomy tomorrow. 

I know it's scary how quickly things move but it's for the best and you'll have your beautiful baby next week and you'll have plenty of time to bond as you will need to rest lots so plenty of time to have those precious new born snuggles. 

Could you possibly express some milk from the good side so baby gets a little bit of the good stuff at birth?

Lots of love. Always here

I breastfed 4 babies...

Thank you! I would gladly accept your offer of support buddy and I hope I can be of support for you too. I hope tomorrow goes well and you get some sleep. 

Moving forward with a treatment plan seems to help as there is something to focus on and I am looking forward to launching an attack on the cancer as soon as possible.

You are super mum breastfeeding 4. I'm going to try to express some colostrum and breastfeed for a few days but I don't know if that will Increase the guilt of stopping, but the nutrients will be beneficial.

They will have to give me medication to stop producing milk so I can have surgery soon after. 

Let me know how tomorrow goes. I will be thinking of you xxx

 

Hey,

I am totally gutted for you, I am so sorry that this has happened while your pregnant. 
 

I was diagnosed with IDC Grade3 and have since had a lumpectomy and just started Chemo. 
 

When I was told it was like an outer body experience I didn't feel like it was me, I was so scared and went to the dark on many occasions.

When you have all your results on the table you will begin too come to terms with things slowly and accept that this is absolutely s**t but you will be strong and do whatever it takes. You will be absolutely fine, it's very treatable and you will kick it's Butt.

Here if you need me. I've sent you a friend request, message me anytime xxx