They said I have Lobula and invasive ductal carcinoma. It is also in one lymph node. Waiting for result to see if I'm HER2 positive or negative. Should hear next week along with skin biopsy result. Will definitely be having surgery, possibly mastectomy. Waiting for mri and ct scan appointments also. Feel much calmer now, the waiting was the worse bit. Have a long road ahead but will try and be as positive as I can be. Thanks for all your support, it's great to talk to people who understand what you're going through. Xx

Hi Pippin,

Both of these are very treatable. It's a pity that it's in one lymph node, but good that it's not been found in any more.  I have had a lumpectomy, followed by a double mastectomy the following year. This was for a second cancer, but I'm still here 14 years on and leading a busy life. It takes a while for a cancer diagnosis to sink in,  You will possibly experience all sorts of emotions over the next few weeks. Just go with the flow, as this is all normal behaviour. You might also find it helpful to talk with your breast care nurse about telling your children, as she may have some tips.

I'm always here if you want to talk.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Pippin,

Both of these are very treatable. It's a pity that it's in one lymph node, but good that it's not been found in any more.  I have had a lumpectomy, followed by a double mastectomy the following year. This was for a second cancer, but I'm still here 14 years on and leading a busy life. It takes a while for a cancer diagnosis to sink in,  You will possibly experience all sorts of emotions over the next few weeks. Just go with the flow, as this is all normal behaviour. You might also find it helpful to talk with your breast care nurse about telling your children, as she may have some tips.

I'm always here if you want to talk.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine for all your good advice it has been so helpful. I'm 61 and children all grown up, also have two gorgeous grandchildren. Have already discussed my diagnosis with all of the kids and my elderly parents. Kept the chats ubeat and positive so they didn't get worried or scared. I'm also very lucky to have a husband with a very positive attitude, which helps so much as I'm such a worrier. I'm sure waiting for results of ct scan will be a bit stressful, as this is what will show if it has spread or not. Dr did say with the type of cancer I have she expected to see it in the first lymph node, but she will remove all from underarm during surgery. I'm a bit worried about it spreading to other lymph nodes while waiting for treatment, but the dr said nothing will change that quickly.Going to chat with Dr again next week about the surgery. My sister in law had a lumpectomy first, then had to have a mastectomy afterwards. I'm thinking I'd rather go straight for mastectomy, rather than go through two surgeries. She did say they would do reconstruction at the same time. Not sure if they will take my preference into consideration, or if they just decide. Will definitely take your advise about writing down all my questions and getting hubby to write down the answers. Thanks again for your support. Xx