On 31 Jan 2019 I was told I had breast cancer after biopsy as the cancer did not show in the mammogram or scan. I had to have a contrast mri to find out how big the thickening was and they found an area they are not sure with on the other boob, after now having another biopsy and another mammogram I have to wait until 14 March for an appointment to see the consultant and find out the next steps. In this time I have cried for England and some and now feel numb. I feel my body is full of cancer and am fearing the worst news that it will be terminal is this normal x
Hi Hayley,
It is quite normal to have these feelings, we’ve all been there as getting diagnosed is such a shock.
There’s usually more investigations so that they can finalise the treatment plan, but once this is confirmed, then it does feel better & you feel more in control again.
The mind does go into overdrive with anxiety in the early days, but fortunately, bc tends to get picked up earlier, so it is highly unlikely to have spread at first diagnosis. Outcomes are excellent & the vast majority of us get through it & back to life as usual.
The forum can feel a bit hard to navigate at first, so if you post in ‘Recently Diagnosed’ you will be able to chat & get support from others where you are now, as well as those of us further down the road. Here’s the link:
forum.breastcancercare.org.uk/t5/Diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/bd-p/4432
ann x