lumpectomy/mastectomy

I was diagnosed with BC on 24th August. Feeling very low at the moment can’t eat, sleep and cry at the slightest thing. Finding it hard to be positive I know I have to be. Seem to be all aches and pains thinking I’m riddled with it. Am due at the hospital on Friday for blood tests and xrays need to let them know whether to have lumpectomy or mastectomy. I have a grade 2 invasive lobular cancer at the moment I know this can change after surgery.

Hi christine,

Really sorry to hear your recent diagnosis. In a way this is the worst time of all, I remember feeling just like you, in shock and not really understanding what was going on… so many cancer related phrases and operations to try and understand.

Finding these forums though has been wonderful for me and I know they will be for you too. I’m rubbish at finding the right things to write but some people on here are so wonderfully supportive and able to put their support into words so well.

So, just to say, Im thinking of you and know that you’ll find the strength from somewhere to get through this time.

Pauline x

Hi Christine

Welcome to the site, although sure non of us actually want to be on here. I was dx with bc on 16 July, and then given a double whammy ten days later after MRI scan, bone scan and CT scan, that had already gone to my liver. Was completely devastated and shocked as were the onc and nurse, as no symptoms. My world fell apart. I am 39 yrs old with 2 children under 4, youngest 9 months.

It is hard to stay positive and to remain strong. I cried and was very emotional for 3 weeks after the dx, and became a bit of a hermit for 3 weeks too, although slowly saw my friends again, as had to get my little girl back out with her friends. I started chemo on 8 Aug and had 2nd yesterday and since having treatment been so much more positive.

You will find so much support on here, people with the same dx or very similar will help you with your questions and others like me, will offer support and love to help you get through each day.

Come on here as often as you like, to either scream, cry, rant, rave whatever emotion you want. We all understand and we all do it when we need to.

Please try to be brave. Hope that tomorrow goes OK and remember, all aches and pains do not mean it has spread. I am paranoid when get pains, headaches or anything, but it really doesn’t mean it is anything sinister.

let us know how you get on tomorrow. Take care of yourself. Thinking of you.

Love
Dawn
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Dear ChristineH

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Hi Christine

I just wanted to join the others in supporting you. I was dx on 13th July and have started chemo. I know I get a huge amount of support on here and its very comforting to know so many others have the same feelings, thoughts etc.

For the clinic tomorrow I would write down any questions that you may have cos I know many things go out the window and you forget when your so emotional. Also take someone with you if you can and feel you want to for support.

Please know that we are all sorry you have had to join us on here but we are in this with you.

Take care
Fiona
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Hello and welcome

I can only echo what the others have said. No-one wants to be here but we are all here for each other.
I was diagnosed 30th July and had a WLE and SNB 21st aug. Awaiting results. Sometimes think the waiting and not really knowing is the worst. I have invasive ductal unsure of grade and prognosis yet - results wednesday.
Good Luck forthe clinic tomorrow and can only echo what everyone says write any questions down because you will just forget with everything going on.
We are on this journey together.

I had a grade 2 also and opted for a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. They said there was no difference in outcome. So far so good ,op was fine and i’m having rads now.
Best of luck for tomorrow
Julie XXX

Thank you all for your support and good wishes. My husband is coming with me today he’s being really supportive as are my daughter (31) and son (29). Feel so sorry for him he looks so worried.

Speak to you soon.

Chrisxx

I am new to the site also christine. Just wanted to send you a big hug and will be thinking of you.

Juile xxx

Having my op on Wednesday (can think of better ways to spend my 37th wedding anniversary) then have to wait 5 - 10 days for results. Can’t stand the waiting.

hi chris

can i ask you what you opted for as i have had to make the same decision i have chosen to have a 2nd excision and node clearance and am hoping both will be clear ( my original biopsy was clear so doc just took the lump out and found cancer so no clear margin ) whatever your choice i wish you all the best and hope you get well soon…

angie xx