[@Casey123]‍ Absolutely thrilled for you!! Amazing news. You can sleep well tonight!! Xx

Hi Casey, as expected after first referral appt and imaging, it is BC. Not sure if lymph node is affected - need another biopsy to determine. I was elated to hear it is very treatable and hasn't spread all over my body as I had feared in my darkest moments. But today the reality of months of chemo then surgery is quite scary. I'm also very anxious about the wait before treatment can begin seeing as it's a very active cancer. Just got to trust that everything will be ok. 
How did you get on today? Thinking of you xx

Hi Amy

i am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but I am very pleased to hear the cancer is treatable. 
I can only imagine how daunting it must feel, thinking of the treatment ahead of you, including the mental and physical affects. This really is a cruel disease and I hate how so many of us have to go through this.

I think one day at a time is the best approach and be kind on yourself. It will take time to get your head around things, but I think once the treatment has started and you have a goal, you may feel better in control? 
please keep us updated and stay strong. I am sendinb best wishes amd a big hug xx

i feel almost guilty that I got good news today. I am very lucky and grateful  

Thanks for the lovely words and encouragement, Casey. You should not feel guilty at all. We're all in this war together and every battle won is something to be celebrated. I'm so very happy for you! I see it as an answer to prayer as I pray for everyone here as well as all the women I see at my appointments. Take care and stay healthy xx

Hi Linda, just checking in to see how you are, after your appointment? Xx

Hi Casey, it’s been a rollercoaster! I have been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer that’s spread into my lymph nodes. Double op booked, removing the carcinoma and all of my lymph nodes on the right side!

How are you? you are your family must be so relieved! Xx

Oh Linda I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. You must be all over the place at the moment and feel overwhelmed with what's to come.

How are your children and family coping Linda?

Please try and focus and how far the treatment has come and not to allow any of the scary thoughts pop in. I know that must be incredibly difficult. How are you at the moment.

you are in my thoughts and wishing you all the best. Take care xx

It's been a very challenging few days since we were told. It's just completely turned everything upside down. 
 

It's hit my 15yo daughter hard. The look on her face when I told her - is something I will never get over. My husband is very realistic and practical, I can see he's suffering but he's determined we will get through this. He's ex army and gen surgeon asked him where he had served. To which my husband said - Afghan, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia etc and the surgeon said - all very scary places. To which my husband said - all nothing compare to this! My heart broke! 
 

my surgery is on the 9/9 for both procedures. Then chemo and radiotherapy. Just taking one day at a time. Xx

You shouldn't feel guilty. You've had your own journey and the fact it ended positively are the kinds of stories others on here need to here. Not all lumps are cancerous. Xx