got told the news today grade 3. don’t know stage yet got to wait for today’s tests results but do know has gone to lymph nodes in arm pit. I’m only 26. found a hard non movable painless lump 3 weeks ago.
can’t believe it. my other half is devastated.
my dr said that they only see 1 a yr roughly in there hospital similar age, so rare. I have no family history, don’t smoke or drink and breast fed my children for 10 months. drew the short straw 
Hi Kat
Sorry to hear that. I’m sure you’re in complete shock, like all of us who find ourselves here.
I can’t offer loads of useful advice, because just like you I drew the short straw - young (in terms of BC) no family history, no smoking or drinking etc But the one thing I will say is don’t google stuff! It’s the worst thing you can do, if you’re like me and nosey and want to know everything, then stick to this site and the Macmillan pages too.
{{{hugs}}} xx
OH Kat87 I’m so sorry that you are going through this at a very young age, that’s not fair. I’m 41 and had many mixed emotions about the unfairness of it all (I had thyroid cancer when I was 26 so can understand a little). Take comfort that you have your family around you.
Ok deep breath, the early days are a very tough time, especially when you don’t have all your test results yet. Once you have your results and know your treatment plan strangely it becomes easier. Kat take things one step at a time, it’s a cliche but true. Yes breast cancer is a serious disease but it has many treatment options and much more is now understood and being researched. There is lot’s of support out there from BCC, breast care nurses to your hospitals support centre.
Big, big cyber hugs x
Hi Kat87,
I was diagnosed at 29, turned 30 the day I saw the surgeon to discuss surgery options. I too felt like it wasn’t suppose to happen to a 29 year old…but it does! I am hearing more and more of it actually,
I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed in December. I received my results this week which were good. I am waiting to meet with a radiation specialist and medical oncology specialist to discuss treatment. My tumor was grade three was well but b/c it was small and no lymph node involvment I am considered stage 1.
I too found my own lump…just knew it felt different.
Im thinking of you. It is such a hard thing to wrap your head around. Positive energy and prayers are what have got me through to where I am today.!!
xoxo
ive been sticking to this and McMillan for info and my breast nurse. they have been great the hospital. I know it’s started to spread to my lymph nodes iam just waiting to see results for what stage. got to have a MRI and genetics test next week then I think surgery first.
all I can think about is my two young children x
Hi kat87
So sorry you have found yourself in this club, I am fairly new too. I was diagnosed on the 8th jan. My first week was terrible, gipping feeling constantly sick, tired, crying… I have seemed to be calmer this week but can see this increasing nearer my op date this Thursday. What I am trying to say is the lovely ladies on this site advised me I would feel calmer and more in control the more I knew and this is looking to be true (however ladies I did not at the time) sorry !!! Please try and stay strong and positive and take each day at a time and do not Google…Love and hugs and keep us informed, you are in my thoughts xxxxx
Oh dear,I do feel for you. Just try(I know it’s hard) to think positive thoughts until at least you get all results back. And remember you’re not alone xxx
Hi Kat, sorry you have to go through this. I promiise you you will feel better when a treatment plan is in place. It is very scary to begin with but it will get better. A great place for support as well as the bcc forum is a facebook group that has been set up especially for younger women with breast cancer. It is a secret group so no one outside the group sees what is posted. There are over 600 of us in the group and are an amazing support. Have a look for YBCN on Facebook, younger breast cancer network. Big hugs Karen xxx