Hello everyone, i’ve been recently diagnosed with IDC hormone positive. My surgery is on May 7th and as well as the lumpectomy and nipple removal on one breast i am going for a breast reduction (small lump and large breasts so seemed a sensible option)! Don’t know grade until after SNB. Any advice will be gratefully received. Thanks L x
Hi Gemini 22 and welcome to the BCC forums where I am sure you will soon have support
Our helpliners are also on hand with practical and emotional support on 0808 800 6000 and lines are open weekdays 9-5 and Saturday 10-2
Here’s a link to the BCC ‘I’ve just been diagnosed’ information and further support which I hope you will find helpful:
breastcancercare.org.uk/diagnosis
Take care
Lucy BCC
Hi Gemini22
Sorry to hear you have joined “the club”.
You will get plenty of support and advice here 
I was diagnosed with IDC on April 2nd and had lumpectomy and SNB on April 14th, I am recovering well and have lots of support from family and friends. Waiting now for appointment with oncologist for outcome of op and treatment plan, it is very scarey and there are good and bad days. I have been trying to keep as busy as possible and stay positive but it is hard.
All the best to you, all i can say is take one day at a time and take all the advice and support you can get xxx
Take care
Wendy
Hi Gemini22
I was diagnosed with IDC on 7 April and will be having Lumpectomy and SNB on 2 May.
I have found this forum so informative with lots of support. I have gone through so many emotions from shock, worried and absolutely petrified! I am trying to be positive but find it hard. I would say that you must let out your fears and get angry or cry - don’t bottle it up.
I am taking it each day at a time but we are only human and it is such a scary time.
Keep busy and allow others to support you.
Always here if you need to chat.
Best wishes
Poppet11