On the 19th April had my results of my biopsy need to have surgery to remove lump and remove some lymph nods… Due to go to hospital May 10th for operation the following day… Feeling very anxious which I am sure is normal ? Due to have chemotherapy then radiotherapy so very unsure what to expect but trying my hardest to keep positive for myself, husband and children. reading some of the previous posts help.
Any other advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated…
Hi Jack148
Welcome to the Breast Cancer Care discussion forums, where I’m sure you’ll get lots of good support from the many informed users of this site.
While you are waiting for replies I have put for you below links to some of BCC’s publications which may be useful.
Your operation and recovery:
breastcancercare.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/publications/quick-order-list/*/changeTemplate/PublicationDisplay/publicationId/100/
Understanding your pathology report:
breastcancercare.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/publications/quick-order-list/*/changeTemplate/PublicationDisplay/publicationId/91/
Hope these help. Take care
Jo, Facilitator
Hi Jack,
Sounds like we’re in the same boat. I’m having my operation on the 11th. I’ve got Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Cancer in the left breast. I’m having a lumpectomy and a Sentinel Node Biopsy. Then chemo and radiotherapy.
I’m 33, married and have two boys aged 3 and 5 and work full time, like you I find myself trying really hard to make sure that we all stay positive.
I’ve found my emotions a nightmare since I was diagnosed. The only way I can explain it is like a rollercoaster. I go from complete panic to a very surreal calm, one day I seem to be able to remember my old self and the next day I feel completely lost. I am starting to sleep better now though.
I’m a bit nervous about the op but am now just desperate to get the b***dy thing out. I was diagnosed on the 15th April and just feel like I need to be doing something to fight now.
I was really worried about recovery time and looking after the kids and some of the ladies on here gave me some really good advice.I can remember the name of the thread I think it was something like Coping with my boys.
Take care and if you want to chat about anything give me a shout,
All the best,
Joxx