Hey so go for my biopsy results Thursday. They have already told me it’s cancer but what should I be expecting. Will it be this is the cancer or will I also be told my treatment plan? Just want to feel as prepared as possible xx
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They should tell you anything they know like if it’s receptive to oestrogen & progesterone, HER2 positive or negative (this can take a bit longer).
At my appointment I was told it was oestrogen positive and put on Letrozole. I had to wait a week or two for HER2 as they ordered extra test and was sent for MRI to confirm size. I was told I’d need surgery and radiotherapy but would depend on MRI as to it being lumpectomy or mastectomy. I’d need chemotherapy before surgery if HER2 positive.
I then had another appointment where I was told it was a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy as HER2 negative.
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I’m so sorry you’re facing this. It’s completely understandable to want to feel as prepared as possible, and I really hope Thursday gives you some clarity and a gentler sense of what comes next 
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Thank the more time goes by the more you feel every ache and pain and think the worst. Wish the whole process was quicker xx
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I completely understand that feeling. The waiting and uncertainty can be so difficult. Hoping Thursday brings some reassurance and a little more peace of mind for you. xx
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Hey @linz1314
On the initial appointment, I met with my surgeon and breast care nurse, was told it was cancer, that the receptor status was triple negative and they outlined the proposed treatment plan. I went in two days later to have an ultrasound of the axilla and mammogram then met with my breast care nurse the same day, who confirmed the stage of the cancer and went through the treatment plan with me in thorough detail.
I was so anxious prior to my appointment but, as a lot of ladies have also reported, I felt a lot better once I knew what we were dealing with and how and felt very supported by my team.
One thing I would note is that treatment plans can change along the way depending on the outcome of various tests etc. so be prepared that you might have to roll with the punches a bit sometimes!
I hope everything goes smoothly for you and of course we’re all here if you have any questions or fancy a good rant.
All the best. x
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Hey lovely.
I wasn’t sure if it was cancer or not until my biopsy results came back which they told me it was that the tumour was grade 3. I then had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal and I find out Thursday what the results of that were. It sounds like everyone’s is different but now the appointment is this week the nerves are starting to kick in!
Please let us know how Thursday goes xx no doubt I’ll be doing a post on here after finding out my results too xxx
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@linz1314 I can see you have had some good advice from our lovely ladies on the site.
I would suggest you make a few note before attending tomorrow as we intend to forget the most important questions we need answered.
Wishing you, health and happiness going forward.
Fingers crossed for a good outcome
Hugs Tili 
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Hi @linz1314
At my results appointment I was told it was cancer (up until then I had been told they had found “something”), that it was ER+ (had to wait for HER2), provisionally Grade 1-2 and given a treatment plan with surgery date for two weeks later.
As @mssteel has already pointed out, please remember treatment plans can change. I wish I had known this before as I took what I was told that day as written in stone so was gutted when surgery was delayed twice.
I hope everything goes well for you. x
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Yeah thank you feels
Weird they make the plans when still
So many unknowns and things can change but least it’s moving xx
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Hi,
It is so hard waiting for results, you’re in the right place.
I knew it was cancer as the radiologist said she was 99% sure. At the results meeting, I met the nurse and consultant. Both lovely, they explained the type of cancer and the propsed the treatment plan. That was a lot easier than the first time. You’ll get lots of support, please reach out and let us know how you get on.
Xx
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I will do just wish I had a ct already and then I would know the plan is the plan. Thanks all for replying it has really helped. No one really will ever get it unless they have gone through it will they xxx
It’s a club no one ever wants to join 
But, there’s real love and support on here. My head was going back and forth “i know it’s cancer because the look she gave me, I just know it”, “what if I’m the 1% they can’t fix?”, “how long have I got?”…
The anxiety spirals and it is so much better with a plan. Have you called the nurses at BCN. They totally talked me out of a total panic spiral a couple of times. Definatelyworth a call.
Honestly, I know exactly how you feel, we have all been there or are there now. Keep talking…
Sending hugs xx
Hey @flojo
Fingers crossed for you today. Please do let us know how you get on if you want to share and when you’re ready. x
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Hey @linz1314
You may not even need anything such as CT scan depending on what the biopsy and any other tests they might do based on that come back with.
When I was first diagnosed, I didn’t need an MRI or CT scan as it was initially classed as stage 1 before surgery due to the mammogram showing a 1cm tumour and the axilla ultrasound showing no signs of cancer there, then the lumpectomy margins and lymph node biopsy came back clear too.
I hope the answers you get today make things clearer for you. I know the anticipation can be absolutely excruciating! Let us know how you get on. x
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Hello,
Stay strong. Are you taking anyone with you. My daughter went with me as I knew some info might go over my head.
Write down questions.
What type of cancer, grade and stage these are not the same. treatment plan ,
Do I need any more scans etc. If the the Breast Cancer Nurse is not in the room ask to see.
I will say my regsiter was not good at all . sent my letter to the oncoligst not me. they were not happy, then when asking some questions she looked on google, my daughter was not impressed. I havent seen them again havent even seen the Surgeon. We saw the BCN afterwards and she explained everything very clearly .
For Chemo you will see the Oncoligist Doctor separately as they will discuss treatment, also Nurse will book in if picc or port. I have seen register for oncologist and have another one on Monday is asking you are and questions etc. The doctor was noce again plain english so you can understand.
Take Care Big Hugs xxxx
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Hi all so waiting on my ct scan which I knew already but they have confirmed it’s er positive and her2 positive . Still trying to learn what that all means but it didn’t sound like it’s game over . I havnt cried since this is all started but nearly went today .
It’s ductile carcinoma
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Glad you’ve got some answers. This booklet is useful for understanding what you’re told https://breastcancernow.org/media-assets/qoahzxgp/bcc161-understanding-your-pathology-results-web-pdf.pdf
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Hi @linz1314
Glad you’ve got some answers. Breast Cancer Now have a lot of detailed pages on their website that might help you better understand what it all means.
Out of interest, did they tell you why you’re having a CT scan?
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Hiya it went well actually. It was triple negative breast cancer with negative lymph nodes the lumpectomy removed the tumour with good margins of healthy tissue so I have to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy appointment for that is on Tuesday xxxxx
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