Hi there,
I was diagnosed with lobular invasive breast cancer last week - a massive shock as my GP only sent me to breast clinic to give me peace of mind. I had been to GP a couple of times before with a pain in breast but kept being reassured breast pain is not a sign of cancer.
So I had a mammogram, then told to come back next day for ultrasound where they took biopsies of breast and lymph glands. Still no indication that was cancer but I was convinced it would be and of course it was.
Breast consultant said it was lobular invasive, grade 2 and ER+. Measured 20 mm and in 2 parts. It would be treated successfully with lumpectomy and radiotherapy. The lymph biopsy was clear.
However I’ve just had MRI to confirm this but I’m so worried it will show it to be much worse because of the delay in actually getting the mammogram.
I would like to hear from anyone so that I don’t feel so alone with this.
Thank you
Hi Daisycake
Welcome to the forum.
Your diagnosis is similar to mine. Because it’s lobular, it can be found in more than one place and it can be difficult to detect on a mammogram, so that is why they do an Mri. It doesn’t mean that they will find something, but they do need to check before your treatment begins.
I too worried about the delay, but it did not make a difference to my treatment plan.
Best wishes
Sue xx
Hi Daisy,
I also found the mri the most stressful part of it all, as the mind does go into overdrive somewhat.
I told myself that it was far more important to get the most accurate picture to inform the treatment plan, as it would be far worse if this didn’t happen.
As it turned out, the treatment plan remained the same & after it all, I was glad it was done as I was confident the diagnosis was as accurate as it could be & felt reassured by that.
It does get better, as ever, the uncertainty is always worse than the reality.
ann x
Thank you Sue & Ann.
Yes the uncertainty is really tough.
Xx
Hi Daisycake, sending hugs, I’ve replied to your post on the other thread with Scatterbrain. xxx