Sorry meant to put on here, I’m 55 and on HRT

I'm feeling this so much and in the same boat.  Preparing for worst case scenario.  I cannot offer any words of wisdom in afraid.  But fingers and toes are crossed for you xx

I have everything crossed for you too xx

Hi Jolamine, thank you. I’m extra worried as I’m 55 and have heard lumps in breasts of older women are more serious. I’ve stopped googling now as it was making me super anxious. I will just have to wait and see xx

Hi Cazz,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are in the same position as Petal. Please see my reply to her. Please look at my reply to her, as it may help you a little too. I had 2 bouts of cancer and 1 of pre-cancer, all within a year. Treatment was challenging, but "doable". I had a lumpectomy for the first one and a double mastectomy for the second bout. That was all 16 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. 

I hope that all turns out well for you. 

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Petal,

Cancers are more common in people of your age, but not necessarily more serious. The nurses and moderators here usually advise people not to consult "Dr Google", as much of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed specifically at the more spectacular cases. This won't give you any answers and will only serve to scare you further.

I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer, after a 12 year battle with the disease, so I was terrified at your stage. Treatments weren't as targeted then and she had a lot to put up with. Fortunately, diagnosis, treatments and after care have all come a long way since then and there was just no comparison between both of our experiences. I was 59 when first diagnosed. It is now 16 years since I was first diagnosed and I still lead a bus and fulfilling life.

Jolamine xx

I’m so sorry about your mum, sounds like she was very brave! You are an inspiration too. Thank you for sharing xx