Hello, I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Some results still to come. Still feels like it’s not happening to me.
Hello Space Bunny,
Sorry you have to find yourself on here, but this community of ladies will look after you. Do you have a treatment programme yet or have you got to wait for some more results.
Ask any questions you like on here, there is always somebody who can help you.
Sending you big hugs Tracy xxx
x
Hi
I was diagnosed last week . I went for a routine mammagram and had a recall. They did a biopsy straightaway. I then had to go a week later for another. Last Tuesday I was told I have invasive ductal cancer. It helped in a way that I had to go for 2 biopsies as it gave me time to think about how I would feel. The doctor said I would most likely need a mastectomy but after seeing the surgeon on Friday I was told that I may not and am now waiting for an mri scan and may be able to have a lumpectomy. The waiting is awful but feel grateful that the surgeon is sending me for the mri even though it means waiting another week or two before I have surgery.
I am feeling positive as I know I am on my way to being “well” again!
I’ve recently been diagnosed too and also feel it’s not happening to me. I’m nearly 69 but feel like an 18 yr ole inside! It doesn’;t get easier when you are older!
I had a lumpectomy and some nodes removed 3 weeks ago. Nodes are OK but now diagnosed as invasive lobular c.
Go back tomorrow for the results of MMR, CT scans etc etc. Dreading it, as each time I go back, the news is worse.
From being well just 5 or 6 weeks ago, I am facing mastectomy or even double.
Am silently screaminbg just below the surface yet feel schizophrenic as am able to be my usual cheeerful self most of time.
My daughter is getting married next June. Will I be OK by then?
Hi seagull
Welcome to the Forums, I’m sure you’ll find them a great source of information and support.
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Hi
I have been recently diagnosed with ductal breast cancer and i had a sentinal node biopsy last friday and cancer was found present in my lymph nodes also.
Things moving quickly now. I am booked in for wednesday to have mastectomy on the right side and to remove lymph nodes also.
All just a rollercoaster of tears, fear, panic, short lived positivity and strength and then more tears. Trying to keep things/life normal as can be for my gorgous little 4 year old boy.
Just a maze and mass of information to take in. A lot of it not going in at all.
Just so scared. Fear of the unknown and getting my head round my planned mastectomy. Part of me is even thinking of a double mastectomy just to try eliminate the chances of this horrible event happening again in the future.
I was diagnosed on 1 Oct and am waiting to go for lumpectomy and have some lymph node removed was told it would be either 23 or 30 now been told it is not 23 and may not be 30 either as surgeon is on call and they need to see if the other consultant is prepared to take on the list for that day if yes then I might be done on 30 if no then it will be the following week. Feel a bit tossed about. I am concerned in the fact that the biopsies were done on 26 Sept so it has been a few weeks and I know that sometimes cancer can spread quicker when disturbed.
Hi all, I also have just been diagnosed on Wednesday of this week with what my consultant advised was treatable breast cancer. I am awaiting what cancer type and treatment - which will be next Wednesday.
I had a terrible - I am frightened I am going to die, day yesterday. I thought about my children and husband. I phoned the BCC help line as I was in a blind panic and could not think straight. The lady on the end of the phone was a previous BC sufferer who was so positive. I calmed down after a while and became the rational person I think I am.
I saw my GP today for the first time to tell her of the diagnosis she was amazing - advising she would try and find me BC counselling in my area - I did not cry and was matter of fact - which I was amazed at. I came home and then had reflexology - which i had pre booked - wonderful and relaxing.
Im am still on edge and have (lots of) my moments, but now ready for treatment plan.
Spoken to GP and he has said that a week or two either way won’t make that much difference but has agreed about me going back on anti depressants to help me get through this period as I have suffered depression previously.
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Hi Flori35 and everyone, I have looked in other formns and it scared the life out of me. I wont do that again. I am appreciative for all of your support.
Caroline
Thanx Flori35
So very very scared or my cancer, wednesdays mastectomy and all the treatment to come.
Trying to take life day by day and deal with one mountain at a time, so so difficult.
Being well again seems an impossibility at the moment, just so very far away.
I am so independent and hate being so reliant on everyone else and feeling like a burden.
Argh i just hate all this mess, too much for my head to deal with.
Why me?
Rant over…phew!!!
x
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed on the 12th and am still in a state of disbelief. It was found on a routine mammogram. I assumed the recall was because they hadn’t got a clear image but they told me straight away it looked like cancer. They did a biopsy which confirmed the diagnosis. I have been told it is grade 3 and oestrogen positive. Booked for lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 30th. I am imagining all sorts of things at the moment that I am now worrying are connected to the cancer. I am wondering whether they will do a MRI scan as this hasn’t been mentioned. Am thinking of all you other recently diagnosed ladies out there and sending positive thoughts your way. x
hi cracker, i had my WLE and SNB 28th sept, was a little bit tender for a few days completly healed within 12 days. my results where clear margin with no nodes involved. all the best with your surgery. x
Hi Cracker and welcome to the BCC forums
In addition to the valuable support and shared experiences here our helpliners are on hand to offer further support, information and a listening ear, lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturday on 0808 800 6000
I am posting a link to the ‘Just diagnosed’ section of the site where you will find further support services from BCC and lots of information which may be useful over the coming months:
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/diagnosis
Take care
Lucy
I was diagnosed on the 17th October and am due to have surgery on the 6th November followed by radiotherapy. The time is going so slowly, I just want the surgery over.
Can anyone tell me what to expect on the day I go in?
Hi Jennifer
Welcome to the BCC forums where you will find lots of support and shared experiences from your fellow users
In addition our helpliners are here to offer you further support, information and a listening ear on 0808 800 6000, lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays
This link will take you to the ‘Treatments’ page of the site where you will find a publication called ‘Your operation and recovery’ which you may find helpful over the coming weeks along with more support services BCC has to help you through:
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/treatment
Take care
Lucy
hi jennifer what type of surgery are going in for?