Hi all. So the words were said… I have breast cancer.
Never imagined I would be facing those words quite so soon in my life… but seems like that was the hand I was dealt with at 30.
I met with my consultant last night and I will be meeting with my oncologist in the coming days. I probably asked about a million questions to him so feel fairly well informed but there are still a few things that need to be confirmed etc. I know that is is not estrogen receptive (not sure if this is good or bad) but I am still waiting to see if it is HER + or - … apparently that can take longer.
I’m not sure if I feel a sense of relief today or not. My CT and MRI scans came back clear but I’m now anxious that even though the lymph nodes are a normal size… they are going to be cancerous.
Arghh sorry for the thoughts and rants… I’m just trying to process this news and see ‘some’ positives from what was said. I would love to hear from anyone else who is where I currently am or who has been there/done it/ beat it xx
Hi Sam
Welcome to the forum. I’m sorry that you’ve found yourself here, but there will be lots of support and advice provided from all the lovely ladies on here… some at the same stage as you, some going through treatment and others that have come out the other side like myself.
Will you be having a lumpectomy? Chemo will then follow depending on the size and grade of the lump, plus whether it is HER -. It is obviously great news that your scans are clear. If any nodes are infected, then they will be removed.
This time for you is the worse part of the process. Once you have your treatment plan in place, you will start to feel better.
Please come and chat whenever you want…
Best wishes
Sue xx
Thank you Sue. It sounds like I’m being offered Chemotherapy due to my age… and then some form of surgery. I’m pushing to have everything just ‘lopped off’ but I understand they don’t like to just do that! The consultant recommended Chemo first to reduce the size (4cm) and then surgery … but need to meet with the oncologist who may have a different view. Either way… I just want rid!! Xx
Mai… that quote is inspiration to me and I will be taking that on board going forward. As always - thank you to all the lovely comments on here… the C word felt so isolating and lonely… until I realised just how many people are on the journey too xx