Never thought it would happen to me - like so many others. Cross fingers I have been diagnosed with a Level 1 slow growing 2cm cancer, ultra sound showed no sign of anything in lymph nodes - so hopefully an operation to remove and then radiotherapy and maybe hormone treatment. Very scared and mixed emotions, but work colleagues have been brilliant and I am positive of a good result. Hoping to make ‘Pink Day’ a good day at work and make loads of cash to support the research.
Hi DD
Here’s hoping that your DX is as good as it sounds at the moment. Although surgery is never pleasant, whatever it is for. Wishing you good luck for your surgery, and follow up treatment. I’m glad to hear your colleagues are being supportive. Sending hugs and hope you have a successful ‘Pink Day’ at work.
poemsgalore xx
dear dd
just read your message and you seem to be exactly same diagnosis as me. I am having a lumpsectomy on the 10th and I am trying not to be so scared. Just hoping that they remove everything and i will not need chemo.
I just feel so helpless.
lynne
Dear DD and lynne
Welcome to the forum where I’m sure you will find a lot of support from other members. I have attached a link to a leaflet which outlines some of the services we offer. I hope this helps.
www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/diagnosis-and-treatment-sm39.pdf
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Moderator
Hi DD and Lynne91 diagnosed 16 sept and had lumpectomy on Wednesday. Home now op not too bad but a bit of pain as sentinel nodes x3 taken out under arm (which are negative at this stage) and cancer sited not far from other wound. It’s good to be on the road to beating this thing. Back for results of pathology in a week or so and hopefully rads and hormone treatment only. You are only just beginning your journeys but take it from me it is doable. Big hugs xx
Thank you for all your lovely comments, just trying to stay positive, never had a operation before so all scary times. Got my dental treatment out of the way today, 2 x teeth out with sedation, so one less thing to worry about. Take care xxx
Hello everyone. I am a newbie to the site (this is my first post).
I was diagnosed on 3 October with Ductal Invasive Cancer Grade 3. (26mm). ER+. Ultra sound showed nothing sinister in Lymph Nodes.
Breast Conservancy Operation planned on 25 October with WLE and SNB, followed by radiotherapy and hormone therapy .
One week on after initial shock and now managing to control my anxiety a little better.
So glad I found the BCC website as it has helped me to feel I am not alone on this unexpected journey, plus there are lots of brave ladies who are travelling or have travelled the same unknown path.
I live alone with no family or close friends (just call me Betty No Mates!!!).
It is therefore comforting to know that I will be able to come and use the site any time of day to be in touch with Cyber Cancer Companions.
It is all new to me and frightening but so far my Breast Cancer Nurse and everyone I have come into contact with at the Breast Clinic have been lovely.
Thanks to everyone for just ‘being there’ in Cyberspace offering encouragement and information.
Peace and Positivity,
M
Dear Magical_Moon
Welcome to the BCC Forum. I’m sure you will find lots of support here from fellow members.
You can also call our helpline for information and support. The opening times are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000. Do give them a ring if you need to talk things over.
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Moderator
DD -have you also talked about any anxieties or questions you may have with the ladies on the bcc helpline - I really can’t recommend it enough! Other people can help, but it’s forums like these and people in the real know who can give you more specialised support…
P xxx
Told today I have invasive lobular cancer 2.5cm lump. Need MRI to assess complete picture. Hit the big 50 recently and feel as if I’ve aged by 30 years over last week waiting for results. Need to have lymph nodes assessed too. Feel frightened, confused and angry and struggling to get my head around who I should tell at work. I have to wait another 17 days before the MRI -is this usual ?
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