Hi to everyone I am new and this is my first post I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 15th November 2012 and had my surgery on the 7th December, as the tumor was very high up in the inner quadrant of my right breast had a therapeutic mammoplasty, stereo wire local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy .I get my results on the 19th December, it as only just sunk in every thing has happed so fast since diagnoses no time to think bit warred
Hello Ann.G
Welcome to the forums, I’m sure other users will be along to support you soon.
As Lucy mentioned we do have a free helpline on 0808 800 6000 if you would like to talk to one of the helpline team.
Best wishes
June, moderator
Hi Ann So sorry to hear you have been given the horrid diganosis of Breast Cancer. But you are not alone. You wil find a wealth of information on here from a wonderful bunch of ladies who have been through a similar experience and I am sure they will join me in welcoming you to the forum. It does feel like a rollercoaster sometimes but hopefully you will find support here. Wishing you all the best for your results on the 19th. x
Thank you for your reply Spookymoo, feeling a bit lonely on the cancer treadmill and wondering when I will get off
Hi Ann. Sorry to hear your diagnosis. It sounds like your treatment plan is well under way and I pray for good results on the 19th. I know what you feel like, it is like a treadmill, I was diagnosed with Multi site high grade DCIS following a routine mammogram last month and it is the waiting around for results that i found really difficult. I had a SLNB and the results were clear, I was so releaved and I now have my date for a MX and reconstruction on the 11th January. Keep me posted with your results news. Big hug winging it’s way to you. Xxxxxxxx
Hi Ann and other ladies
I was diagnosed on 7th November, following a routine mammogram. I am now at home recovering from a wide excision of the nipple and areola complex and am due to receive the results of the SLN biopsy on Christmas Eve. I truly understand what you mean by it all beginning to “sink in”, it is just starting to hit me, but I know I’m not alone and am determined to try and keep smiling, whatever happens on the 24th.
All the very best to you, you will be in my thoughts on the 19th.
Joolz
Hi Cheryl 17
Thank you for your reply rely appreciated .glad to hear your results were clear and its good news about reconstruction date. one big hug right back at you ANN.G
Hi, this is all new and unexpected as I’m sure it is for others here. I was diagnosed with BC on Thursday 13th Dec and have two areas of calcification in addition to " the Lump" , one of these areas has tested positive for cancer the other is inconclusive .All in the one breast .So Friday 21st I’m back to hosp for a “vacum” stereo biopsy. Booked to see surgeon on 2nd Jan when hopefully we have results from this next biopsy.
Does anyone know how quickly surgery is carried out ? as yet don’t know if mastectomy or not?
Millions of questions, don’t know where to start and Christmas in the middle of it all. Desperate to get on with it and so very scared. We have a 12year old son that we’ve not told yet, not entirely sure I want to if I can avoid it , tempting to tell him I have a cyst that needs removing.
Sorry I needed to scrawl it all down
Hello Jane R
Welcome to the forums. I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis, the first few weeks are always difficult when coming to terms with your diagnosis and treatment.
As well as the support you will receive on the forums you might find it helpful to order the BCC resources pack. It has been specifically designed for those newly diagnosed and contains information to help you understand your diagnosis, test results and the various treatments available. If you would like to order a copy just follow the link bellow:-
You may also like to talk things through with one of the helpline staff, they are there to offer emotional support as well as provide information. The free phone number is 0808 800 6000 and lines are open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 10-2 Saturday.
Best wishes
June, moderator
Hi Joolz and other ladies
Thank you for your reply, I am sorry to hear about diagnoses but you are right you are not alone I was also diagnosed following a routine mammogram could not feel a lump to deep did not have a clue, like me not long from diagnoses to treatment for me that’s way not sinking in. sorry if it takes me a long time to reply I am dyslexic and type every thing on word but still spell some things wrong but at the moment the that’s the least of my problems keep me posted with what happens on the 24<sup>th</sup> just no you are a smiley person so keep your chin up love ANN.G
Hi Jane R I and many others now what new and unexpected is like not good but I have found I am in good company with the lovely people on this site and remember you are not alone .I was diagnosed on the 15<sup>th</sup> November with BC and had my surgery on the 7<sup>th</sup> December told would have been sooner but a lot of lades diagnosed that day so the surgeon had to book another theatre slot this is what we were told, still quicker than expected hope this helps but I think every body will have different time scales from being diagnosed to when they had surgery .I totally under stand you not wanting to tell your son I felt the same and mine are 20 and 23 but still mummies boys and the youngest had just got a new job working away Monday to Friday so we were scared of jeopardising his career if we told him we new he would want to be at home so have kept it all low key older son has been a rock best wishes xx ANN.G