Hi I’m 54. Had tender left breast and left arm for about 6 months. Had been to GP about it but was dismissed as ‘probably hormonal’ - even though I was on HRT. Went for my 3 year mammogram last month which was excruciating in left breast - and that worried me - so was not surprised to be recalled for further tests. The Ultrasound Radiologist said ‘yes definitely cancer, I’m surprised you can not feel the lump!’ and put her hand over mine to guide me. Still couldn’t feel it and she made me feel rather stupid and anxious. I dropped half a stone waiting for biopsy results which I received last week. I have a Grade 1, 1cm, ER+/PR+ (both 8) HER2 is equivocal so awaiting lumpectomy on 22nd June and results of FISH. Consultant was lovely and said he couldn’t feel my lump either and there was no way I would have! Hooray for Mammograms! Found this website very reassuring.
Hi I’m a newbee also, diagnosed last Tuesday at Grade 2 about the same size as you and also having lumpectomy on 22nd June. I had no clue that anything was wrong so it came as a shock to be told this news. Although I have this in my famly and am awaiting the gene test to see if I’m a carrier I feel quite positive and very thankful that it could have been a far worse diagnosis if my routine mammogram was this time next year!!
The waiting is difficult, I want to get on with it, but it’s so nice to hear stories from ladies who are further along and be able to talk freely in here without worrying the family x
Hi Cesrabbit similar story 52 yrs old nurse/midwife bad menopause commenced H R T.Three years later found lump and dimpling to breast.Had lumpectomy on APril 10 th now awaiting further surgery and reconstruction at different hospital.So had to go through all appointments again.Felt really stupid not having noticed earlier being a midwife.
I have 2 teenagers doing exams this week ,husband self employed unable to take time of work, hoping daughter passes driving test to help with hospital appointments. The only thing keeping me sane is my fantastic work colleagues who insist on taking me out regularly for cake and coffee! and my lovely cats.Good luck with your treatment Sarah
Hi Sarah. This site is very encouraging as there are lots of positive stories and very strong women! I’m finding it difficult as am hiding everything from my 11 year old daughter who knows all about ‘the big c’ and I know it’ll terrify her. I’m hoping to get away with rads only but until lumpectomy I won’t know if grade has changed, nodes affected etc. What was yr original diagnosis? Did you have node involvement as I notice you’ve had a mastectomy? I’ve been waiting nearly 4 weeks for op (apparently they are overwhelmed with cases of breast cancer at the moment - which is rather worrying!!). Hope your treatment is progressing well. Ces