Diagnosed today. Invasive spread to nodes. Need mastectomy then chemo. Er positive so defo pills and maybe radiation. Anyone in my boat surviving? Xx
Carolina looks like we got the news today we didn’t want to hear. I too got results of WLE & SNB today and said it had spread into my lymph nodes and no clear margins. Doctor has said I could go in for 2nd op to clear the lymph nodes and to try and get clear margins or else mx. So as you can imagine I really do not know what to do, go for the smaller op or mx I have to let them know tomorrow such a hard decision to make. Will get op in a couple of weeks then chemo , rad and hormone tablets. Hope your ok,
Deedee xxx
I’m ok. Bit shocked at the boob off, but peace of mind actually id rather it off. I reckon it could come back. Sorry to hear about you but I’m here for support always if you want to chat xxx
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Hi Caroline,
I’m slightly further down the road, being diagnosed in January. Three weeks after Dx I had an Mx, Sentinal Node Biopsy which was analysed during the op. This shown spread, including one with extra capsular growth, so had ANC too. As I only had 3 nodes infected and I had clear margins, I will not be having Rads, but am half way through FEC-T chemo, and as I am also ER/PR+ (8/8or both), I will be have Tamoxifen for 5 years, and probably other hormone therapy beyond. It is emotionally hard, physically draining, but better than the alternative. I am having my first dose of Tax tomorrow, and feel very apprehensive due to the unknown. I have always felt this to be the worst thing about the whole process. BUT I have had an emmense amount of support from this site, met some wonderful women, and as a result feel that I am coping OK with everything. Family and friends help a lot and it is all bearable.
I’m happy to answer questions if you would like to PM me, but please remember that I might feel too yuck to respond much for the next week!
Best wishes to you both,
MM xx
With the Fairies also had bad news. I just replied on your other thread Caroline.
Looks like you ladies are starting your own club nobody wants to join.
I’m feeling very angry today. Cancer bloody well sucks.
Hey Carolina33, I’m really sorry to read your news. Its really hard trying to get your head around things when you are first diagnosed. I’m not sure if you are aware of the Younger Breast Cancer Network (uk) Facebook group. I’m a member of it, along with 400 other ladies. There are lots of ladies on it with a similar diagnosis to you, who would be more than happy to chat with you. Also the BCC information line is really useful.
if you would like to join the Facebook group here is the link Redirecting...
all you need to do once on the page is send a private message with a few details then you will be able to join the secret group where we all chat in private xxx
Hiya still feel dizzy myself although I’m a bit further along now. I was diagnosed last august. 4 ops later resulting in mx. Had chemo and started radiotherapy last week …feel free to contact me… I know boob off was for the best but still in shock 
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I was told that the first weeks would be the worst - whilst you try and get your head round the word ‘cancer’, because nobody gets cancer in their 30’s right?? - and I think they were the worst weeks - the rest is just a tough journey you have to do day by day - but with the goal in sight. 
I was dx in Feb, had a MX in March - kind of suck at 39 - but better than not knowing and the bloody thing growing. Still miss my boob (i had immediate recon) BUT the cancer got hacked off with it - so I am very happy I chose MX.
Started my tamoxifen 2 weeks ago after sitting looking at the packet for weeks - started feeling sick and very tired the last 2 days but i’m positive this will pass and beats stage iv cancer anyday. Feel lucky I can take a pill that can protect me.
I cry a lot but also find something good to smile about everyday (even when I don’t want to) - I told myself that from day one - cancer will not steal my attitude!