And my biopsy is tomorrow xxx

Hi Vicki,

Have you had your results yet? Xxx

Hello

Yes last night he called. I have DCIS and some IDC. Been for bloods today. Am having MRI scan today and also waiting for a PET ct scan appointment. It's been awful. My son off sick too so came with me today and I felt sick to the stomach looking at my imaging request forms. Just utterly awful. I just keep thinking how will I get through this? I just want to live. But my mind keeps taking me to the saddest and darkest places. Xx

Oh Vicki, 

I'm so sorry to be reading this!! But from what I've read, it's easily treatable. I hope that you're able to make a plan that you're happy with. Have you been given details of a breast care nurse yet? Will be thinking of you. Do you have anyone to talk to? Xxx

Hi

I don't have details of any nurse yet. My neighbour is 5 years breast cancer free and she came over in her dressing gown last night bless her. Her sister is 11 years cancer free and is also a macmillan buddy. I was told I could call her anytime so I did today. I just cried and got my fear out. I think waiting for these scans and subsequent results is going to be so hard for me. I just want to know what is going to happen and just get on with it. How are you doing? Xx  

Oh bless you. It must be so hard to try and keep it together for your son. I remember seeing my mom cry when she got her diagnosis. I can still picture it now. 
 

Yes, the waiting in between must be so hard. But it seems like they're being very good! It's really good you have private health care! 
 

Oh good, I'm glad you have people to talk too. That's very reassuring to be around people how have come through the other side, and know exactly what you're going through. 
 

Keep us updated with your progress.

Will keep you in my prayers that you can get some positive plans in place, and that you can get this dealt with easily and quickly, and back to focusing on good times with your boy. 
 

I'm ok thank you. Got my biopsy tomorrow, Dr has given me some diazepam to keep me calm! Xxx

Best of luck with your biopsy tomorrow.  The night before and tomorrow morning will be a bit tough.  Once you've got in to see them and know where you are, you will feel so much better.  It's all so positive.  xx

Hi there.  I'm sorry to read that you are so worried about your results and the further tests to come.  It's hard to take everything in isn't it.  I wanted to hear my results over the phone but in the end was glad I went in.  There was so much reassurance.  Do talk to your nurse and phone her whenever you need to.
 

i just wanted to say don't despair and try to stay positive as so much can be done.  If the drs are positive then so should we.  They can sort it.  

Take care x

Thank you. How was your appointment for your results? 

Hi.  Well they've told me that out of my 1.7mm of calcifications the pathologist found 1mm of IDC grade 1.  She said it's tiny and was amazed it was found.  When I asked what about the other calcifications she said nothing else was found in the sample not even DCIS.  I was shocked at this and questioned whether this was accurate.

They are doing a lumpectomy on 11th Feb but I've got to go in to have another marker wire put in first.  They will also take nodes but she said they looked ok on scans.  It's all sent to pathology again to be checked so I am nervous about that.  Then 5 days of radiotherapy.

the Dr and nurse were positive that it can be sorted.  She said they even think they may be "over treating this".  I said I'd happily have a mastectomy to get rid of it all but she said I wouldn't because it's just not bad enough.  Hope the pathology proves her right.

I have been a bit of a mess for 2 weeks with my anxiety.  I've felt I've been walking round with a brick on my chest!  Once you know you genuinely do feel better as if something lifts.  It's the not knowing that's the worst.

Hope tomorrow goes well for you.  I hope you get good news. x