Hi folks I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive lobular breast cancer on Thursday last week. I’m booked in for surgery on 22 December - once that’s done then I’ll find out whether or not I need any chemo or whether its radiotherapy only. My emotions over the last week have been on a constant rollercoaster ride but as the week has gone on and I have told people and started to talk about it things have calmed down a bit. I’m still fretting about everything that lies ahead and the waiting is still driving me insane (I’m now waiting results from the MRI scan to see if WLE surgery will be possible) but there are lots of people to talk to and it is helping. It’s so inspirational to hear from ladies further along the road and I’m taking a lot of strength from them, they all seem to have taken it in their stride but, I’ll be honest the thought of loosing my breast is scaring me. One of the ladies on another group sent me a link to the following – it’s helped me and I’m hoping it might help others who are feeling the same about their upcoming surgery.
Hi there. Sorry to hear you have joined the club… I had my results this week on Tuesday and was told I have a 4cm x3cm invasive ductal carcinoma!! I’ve name it Colin cancer and this lodger in my body ain’t staying, lol. Due to the size and grade 3, I am having chemo first followed hopefully by mastectomy by choice and a reconstruction. I must agree ref the roller coaster journey with emotions. Nothing we can do but just face what’s with us. The future is what bothers me the most really especially when I think about all those I love. I look at it this way… We are all the same in life cos we are all on a terminal journey and no one is promised tomorrow. I suppose for me if just makes me think more about my mortality… Hope my words don’t make you feel worse but it’s all true about life… I wish you all the best on your personal journey and let’s hope we can celebrate to our futures. Gigi xx:womanhappy:
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I had grade 2 invasive lobular 5.5cm tumour and one lymph node involvement I’m 5 weeks down the line from surgery lymph node removal and reconstruction and had one course of chemo with 7 more to go its hard but doable all I can say is stay positive and u will get through it xx
Hi ladies I had Dennis the menace removed on the 14th October and sentinel lymph node biopsy - nodes clear, just had second round of chemo today and let me tell you it’s been a roller coaster of a ride. This forum either just reading and / or posting offers lots of support ideas and tips - dip into the other threads as your journey continues you will laugh you may cry but there’s always someone there to give you a virtual hug x I’ve met a lady on here who lives near me and had her second chemo today too in the same unit, we met up and we had a proper hug!
Take care all xxxxx
Lesley x
Hi I seem to be in exactly the same place also diagnosed last Thursday due in surgery on the 23rd. Feeling a bit numb to be honest but reading all the comments from the lovely ladies who are further down the line really helps.