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Hey Everyone,

Honestly not really sure what I aim to achieve from this post lol. But I felt like I needed to reach out to others going through similar experiences. I am 35 and have 2 young boys 3 and 8.

I found a lump on 21st May, on 17th June told I have Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma Stage 2 ER + HER2 - and honestly felt like my world crumbled at the thought of not seeing my kids grow up and have kids and instant fear took over. Then suddenly felt guilty that I felt bad when there are people out there far worse off than me!

I have my surgery date set for 17th August to have a Therapeutic Mammoplasty (sure they call it this to sound nicer) unsure if Chemo is needed until the cancer is out and looked at in more detail, then radiotherapy is a definite and hormone treatments for several years.

I keep going through phases of wanting to talk to others going through similar about it and then I’m like, just get on with it and get out the other side. Anyone else going through similar or have been through similar emotions. Probably a hell of a lot more than I think….anyway I have rambled on now.

Thanks for reading, if you made it through :heart:

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Hi I am in my forties with a 5 year old I get my results Monday but all indications are it’s bad news had my CT and a extra biopsy yesterday in which was confirmed I was having surgery. Like you feeling lost and worried about the future for my little lad. Feel free to message me privately if you want to chat xxx we have got this xxx

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Hi @kimmi2 First time posting for me and I feel just like you. Want to crack on and get it done but would also like to talk to people. I also have Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma grade 2. Hope you haven’t googled the hell out of it! I did even though it wise not to but hey Ho …. Had lumpectomy in June and Sentinel Lymph node biopsy. The feisty little 11mm lump decided it wanted to go say hello to one of my lymph nodes but that’s what IMPC likes to do apparently. Had oncotype DX score test, you might get offered this, mine was 22 and as I’m a tad old it was ok to not have chemo. Having radiotherapy on my lymph nodes and other bits, not sure where or how many, also having letrazole and a CDK 4/6 inhibitor but again not sure which one. So far it’s all been fine. The staff at my local NHS Wales hospital have been the best. The surgeon was amazing and so funny. Hope all goes well for you and look forward to your updates. :blush:

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Sending a virtual hug.

Hold on to the fact that there’s lots of treatment available and breast cancer is very survivable now.

My lump was 16mm IDC/DCIS ER+ PR+ HER2- grade 2. My treatment was lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsy and radiotherapy. I was also expected to take letrozole for 5 years but due to high side effects for little benefit that’s no longer happening.

6 months after seeing my GP my treatment is complete and I’m on annual check ups.

You will get through this x

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Haha that is exactly what I did and that sent me spiralling! Thought my days were numbered…was not a good idea to consult Google :grimacing:

That’s my exact surgery route coming on the 17th, I am praying it is just that and radiotherapy plus hormones and I am done by the end of this year :folded_hands:

Oh what is a CDK 4/6 Inhibitor? No one has mentioned anything like this to me unless I’ve missed it.

Hope your surgery recovery is going well and the next phase is easy on you :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Hey, thank you!!

Honestly this is exactly what I’m praying for to be done and finished by the end of this year and leave 2026 in the bin!

I am so glad you’ve had such a positive outcome from a horrible situation.

I keep seeing a lot of people talking about bad side effects with the hormone tablets.

Wishing you all the best health going forward :heart::heart:

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Yes many people do have side effects but remember that the many more people who don’t have side effects are just quietly getting on with things.

Everyone is different and they may well suit you better than me x

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There’s quite a lot about them if you search BCN website or the forum.

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I’m the same. Aged 82, but nothing wrong with me at all.

Suddenly in February, dreadful pain in breast and leaking.

Suddenly mastectomy now 3 chemo done.

Told it was the second most aggressive cancer, spreads quickly, and I am triple negative to boot.

Only occurs in Black women, and women under 41 I broke the mold !

Its so confusing, one minute positive, next dark thoughts, when I like to be, just me.

The amount of emotions I have experienced one way and the other have been dreadful.

But now Ive done some of the treatment, it doesnt get me down as much.

i have 2 young grandsons, we’re really close, and that is my great fear, they will be devasted, they live halve a mile away. And come in from school everyday lots of cuddles and laughs, so although Im much older, I really share your pain and upset.

Weve chosen a hard road, but surely with all the modern technology we will make it.

sending you love and hope, we’ve got this gal!!! Love from me. Elaine xxx

I feel like you, haven’t told many, just the family and very good friends.

Have to switch off for the whole cancer thing as it really gets to me.

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