Thanks so much Lara,

My dad had a cardiac arrest in September and my manager was majorly hacked off I didn't return by December which is when they all disappear on their vacations. I was signed off till second week of Jan then this whole potential cancer saga started 2nd March.

I will definitely post an update tomorrow in case it helps anyone else going through the same stress.

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Same as you up to the point you describe. Didn't get all clear but in treatment now and doing well :)

Anxiety 

you need to take time out from work to deal with your dads passing work should understand this 

you go back when you are ready not when you are told lovely 

hope all went well this morning 

love Lara ️

Hi [@AnxiertyOverload]‍ how did you get on at your consultation this morning? I hope all is ok. x

So sorry Brian1977 - Glad you are doing well now...

Hi [@laraj]‍ and [@nixbythesea]‍ not good news as I expected :sad:  ... invasive breast cancer that has spread to multiple lymph nodes. Have to have an MRI and CT Scan ASAP next week to see where else it has spread then another face to face consultation ️

Sorry to hear your news [@AnxiertyOverload]‍ I hope your further tests and consultation next week give you a better idea of treatment for a positive outcome for you. x

Anxiety 

im so sorry to hear this news , I hear on the forum lots if they tell you it's suspicious it usually sadly is .

but hey look on bright side this was me July 22 I'm now fully back to myself time goes quick 

I also had invasal ductal is yours her2 positive or negative ? 
amways here to help 

Hi [@nixbythesea]‍, this is all I have right now...

I reviewed you in clinic on 31/3/2023. Included below are my notes from the clinic visit and visit diagnosis which have been shared with your referring doctor.

Diagnosis: Malignant neoplasm of female breast

Clinic note:

Diagnosis:

Bilateral breast lumps. Right M2, U2 (cysts), Left M5, U5, A5 46mm mass associated with extensive area of micro calcifications with multiple pathological looking lymph nodes in the left axilla.

Core biopsies

A. Left Breast core biopsy: Invasive adenocarcinoma of ductal type and of Grade 3. B5b

B.  Left axilla biopsy : Metastaic adenocarcinoma. 

Left breast: High nuclear grade in situ carcinoma (B5a). 

MDT plan

1. Staging CT.

2. MRI breasts.

3. Receptors awaited.

It was a pleasure seeing you today in the Parapet Breast Clinic along with Julie, one of our specialist breast care nurses.

Unfortunately, I had to give you the diagnosis of left breast cancer.

There is evidence of spread in the left armpit, therefore, we will need to do a CT scan to exclude any spread of the disease elsewhere.

We will also arrange for you to have an MRI scan of your breasts to confirm the size of the left sided breast cancer and exclude any abnormalities on the right breast.

I have arranged for these tests, which will probably happen next week, and I will see you back in clinic to discuss the results and the treatment plan.

That's the scary part, just not knowing if it's spread. I'm really struggling with this wait. I can't believe this is happening.