Hi everyone, thanks for the wishes for today.

Bad news I’m afraid, so they say I have stage 2A breast cancer but still awaiting my receptor results, they got me in now though because I go on holiday next week and need me to do do a pre op assessment. They have provisionally booked me in for a lumpectomy on 12th Oct 2 days after I get back from holiday (although that depends on the receptor results). They will also do a nipple biopsy (as the lump is really close) and take out 2 nodes to check. So that’s where I am at the minute :( xxx

Lebell, I'm absolutely gutted to hear this. I was really hoping you were going to get the best news right before your holiday. Are they expecting the receptor results while you're away or possibly before you go? Sending you all my love, hugs and strength right now xx

Hi Bobbins,

thank you, I think I new deep down it was cancer suppose I was trying to think positive and that what they said at my referral was wrong. 

they are hoping to have my receptor results early next week, then I’ll be in Wed or thurs for a pre op assessment (providing the results are in I suppose. My breast care nurse is going to ring me on Tuesday after the next MDT meeting xxx

Hi Lebell,

This is not the news that any of us wanted to hear. Did they say what type of breast cancer it is? No matter how much you were expecting this, it still comes as a shock. I have been through 2 bouts, within a year of each other. If I can help in any way, please let me know. I am 14 years down the line now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. I'm sure that you will too.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. As you know, we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, 

they are hoping to have the receptor results on Tuesday and they can then tell me what kind it is, it’s also only 1cm behind the nipple so they also want to do a biopsy of that when they do the lumpectomy, I think they got me in early to tell me with me going on holiday (before the receptor results) so they can get me booked in this week for a pre op assessment. Depending on if I will need surgery first or later that is. Fingers crossed I get the rest of the info on Tuesday. It sounds strange but I feel better knowing than when I was just in limbo.

thank you xx

Hi Lebell,

I do hope that they have your receptor results in on Tuesday. That waiting stage is always the worst part of our cancer journey. Irrespective of the outcome, we nearly all feel better once we know what we are dealing with. I'm glad that this is the case for you too. Here's hoping that you can go straight to surgery first.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lebell,

I do hope that they have your receptor results in on Tuesday. That waiting stage is always the worst part of our cancer journey. Irrespective of the outcome, we nearly all feel better once we know what we are dealing with. I'm glad that this is the case for you too. Here's hoping that you can go straight to surgery first.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you I will keep you all posted xx

Hey Lebell. You've been in my thoughts so much. How are you doing? Xx

Hi Lebell, how did today go? I’ve been thinking of you xx