Hello everybody I found my lump 4 weeks ago, saw my GP two days later, waited two weeks to see a consultant. Had a mamogram, two ultrasounds with two different consultants and a biospy. Then after another 9 days waiting was told that I have stage 1 grade 3 breast cancer. I know this is a difficult time and a whirlwind of emotions is normal. But frankly I feel relieved. I'm relieved that I know what I have and relieved that the doctors know how to treat it. Relieved that my GP didnt tell me I was being silly and it was nothing. Relieved that I'm not waiting around, hiding my fears from the world. Relieved that I can tell my friends and family that actually, there is something wrong but it is treatable. I'm wondering though if I should be feeling more empotional. Dont get me wrong, I've had a few tears, but mostly I seem to be walking around saying to everybody else - it's ok. It's only cancer. It's not a death sentence. It's just a word. It's ok to say it outloud. I'm wondering if I'm still in shock because frankly, everybody else in my life seems to be more upset about this than me.I actualy feel less afraid now I know exactly what the lump is. Am I normal or does everybody go through this stage?
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