Hi Ruth, I just wanted to say I am very sorry that you are going through this at such a young age. I am 44 and my story is very similar to you. I went to the breast clinic Tuesday they said it wasn’t a cyst as originally thought and it’s very concerning. I had 2 biopsies scans and mammograms. I had a mri Friday and have to return on 2/2 for my results. This is the worst thing I’ve ever endured as it’s the not knowing. My children are 16/17 and were aware I was going and I’ve had to be honest that they are doing more tests. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers please let us know how you get on. Reach out if you want to talk. 

Hello, I am thinking of you today hope your appointment goes well. 

The consultant confirmed to me on Wednesday that I do have breast cancer. Just waiting on the HER2 marker to see if I have surgery or chemo first. I need a mastectomy on the left side and lymph nodes removing. I wasn't really shocked but wow it was hard telling my mum! 

Let me know how you get on today and I'm here if you ever need to talk to anyone. 

Hi Ruth, I too have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Went with a small lump that I thought was a cyst. Turned out it wasn't  and  they also found a larger lump, which can't believe I missed. My results came back HER2 positive, so will be having chemo and Herceptin, then mastectomy further down the line, where they will take lymph nodes as well. Wishing you well on your forward journey. Xx

Hi Ruth, I too have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Went with a small lump that I thought was a cyst. Turned out it wasn't  and  they also found a larger lump, which can't believe I missed. My results came back HER2 positive, so will be having chemo and Herceptin, then mastectomy further down the line, where they will take lymph nodes as well. Wishing you well on your forward journey. Xx

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed too. It's not easy, is it. I can't believe I didn't find my lump (it's really quite big) but the nurse said it's probably because of my age and that I couldn't have done anything else. I hope your treatment goes well too xx

Sorry to read this Pippin24 sending you love and healing vibes for the future. You are not alone xx

Hi ladies 

sorry to hear your worries , my story was simular we t to the breast clinic and was told it looked suspicious a week later biopsy confirmed breast cancer 

my diagnosis was July 22 some time ago what I want to say is good luck to all of you and if you need help or chat I’m here 

you can do this xx big hugs love Lara xx 

Thank you. I hope all goes well with your treatment, great to be able to talk to people on this site isn't it? 

It’s just nice to know we are not alone, cancer is such a scary word isn’t it. X

It certainly is and you're right, it doesn't feel so lonely when talking to others going through the same. Xx

Thank you Lara! I have woken up today feeling much better about everything and I'm ready to fight now! This forum is so helpful and everyone is so kind x

Ruth 
honestly hand  on heart once you ate over the shock time goes quick your life returns to normal and it’s like it never happened at the time I thought my life was over how wrong I was get that Lippy on and show them how it’s done xx big hugs love Lara xxx