Hi Gillyscot
You may find BCC’s resource pack helpful which has been designed for those newly diagnosed. The pack is free of charge as are all our publications. If you would like a copy just follow the link below:
breastcancercare.org.uk//content.php?page_id=7514
I hope this is of some help to you.
Kind regards
Katie
Moderator
Breast Cancer Care
Thank you Kate.
Gillyscot -
You’ve got me wondering about the issue of ductal cancer being the most common. I have 3 close friends that’ve had BC, but we’re all different races and we all had different diagnoses. I’m the only anglo-saxon in the group (the others are african american, indian/malay and an eastern european jewish women)…now I’m wondering if there is a different risk of cancer type by race. Doesn’t really matter…what I had, I had…but it’s a curious thought.
thanks for making me think. 
I have posted this on behalf of Sharon
Lucy
Moderator
Breast Cancer Care
Hi Robin M
Yes I di get out for the walk it was awesome …l Got my results yesterday. Am node negative and they got it all out WOOHOO. Am celebrating now and going to just enjoy life to the full. Start radiotherapy soon etc but am so happy xx
Hi Honey Bee,
How did it go. Let me know ok xx
SUCH GOOD NEWS!!! Take a moment, breathe a sigh of relief (and thanks) and enjoy every moment from this day forward. May all your days be even happier than this…
Congratulations Honey B. I am delighted for you.
I do hope you are happy in your dream home Robin…you deserve it.
It is confirmed, that my operation will be a Lumpectomy with half a dozen lymph nodes removed for checking.
Went for my pre -op assessment on Monday and the next day I had my admission was been brought forward by a week to Monday 19th. I am terrified but much less time to worry about it I guess - I am another who hates anaesthetic’s (I get sick and they have promised to give me something to help this time) and fingers crossed my nodes are clear too as yours were Honey.
I suppose the only consolation is that by Wednesday my op will be over and I will be home (if I have my way…smile). The last two weeks since diagnosis have been a blur…so much to do but can’t think straight.
Liz
gillyscot
good luck on monday I had what sounds like the same op on the 9th and am doing okay. I was given so much medication to counteract vomiting I doubt I will ever be sick again!!
How lucky we are to have these forums.
Take care and best wishes
Hilary
Hi all
Well that’s me home from hospital now - feel a bit like a 20 ton truck ran over me - but the op wasn’t half as bad as I had imagined - so you were right Robin thank you!
Had right mastectomy and full node removal - am being very good and doing all the exercises, physio says I have good movement at mo so must keep them up!
Have to go back on wednesday to see oncologist for long term plan - dreading it more than the op if I’m being honest - but as everyone on here says - I’m sure it’s all very do-able.
Hope everyone else is still coping and treatment going well - I’m off to try and get a good nights kip in my own bed!
Margaret x
Hi sharon
Fantastic news about your results, i bet your out celebrating i know i would be. Went to hospital on Wednesday 14th and as you know was hoping to ask questions and get date for op. Well i achieved none of that, spent 3 hours at the hospital having chest x-ray,ECG, and blood tests. I have now told i am to come back this Wednesday the 21st to get results and speak with the surgian.
Had the worst weekend ive had yet, cried constantly, rowed with my husband and just generally feel bloody awfull. Iwanted to scream at someone that i have cnacer not a f!*!*!*!*ing ingrowin tonail.
The waiting is really starting to get me down im sooo scared that it could be spreading or getting bigger. It definatly feels bigger.
Sorry to have such a rant, especially after youve had such great news,
Hugs
Lynne x x
Hi Lynne,
I really feel for you right now. The waiting is the worst part always and wish I could say something to make the waiting easier. I am thinking of you and sending you lots of hugs and good wishes that it will all be sorted soon. Am sorry you had such an awful weekend., Spometimes its so hard because unless you are going through it its hard for others to understand just what it feels like to be going through this journey. Have a good cry scream kick etc and email me if you want. Am here and will help all I can
Love Sharon x
Hi sharon
Just a quick note to tell you had op. on the 28th home yesterday and feeling ok. Had the lump and 2 lymph nodes removed. Nodes came back negative(what a relief) jus waiting for the results of biopsie on lump to see if i need rads. Have app. on Tues but wont hold my breath hoping i will get the results then.
Hoping you are doing ok
Hugs
Lynnex x