Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi all, not read through everyone's posts yet but thought I'd introduce myself first. I'm Kate aged 28 with 2 step children, Alex 22 and Emily 17. I also have 2 children with my husband, phoebe 8 and Isobelle 2. I was diagnosed in April 2015 when Isobelle was 10 weeks old. I've been putting off going to one of these because I was too scared but this is the last one I can go on before I am eliminated for leaving it too late. I also have a French bulldog called Mavis and am hoping to adopt another in the next couple of weeks called Denis. I already feel like I know lots of you so hopefully it won't be so scary. Just a word of warning I will probs be the bad influence getting you all drunk so sorry in advance for the hangovers x ... View more

Hi Sandra I had a meeting with my oncologist on Tuesday, I start chemo on Thursday. When do you start treatment? ... View more

Hi Sarn I have now had ct bone and mri scans to check for spread, thankfully all clear but I have 4 tumors in my left breast but the extra one is slightly irrelevant because I have to have a mastectomy anyway. My treatment plan has Changed slightly and I now have to have chemo first because of the aggressive nature of my cancer so should start treatment within a couple of weeks. I was so convinced that it had spread so knowing that it hasn't has made me a lot more positive about everything. How are you feeling? ... View more

Hi goldie The care that I am getting now is great, I have a lovely team of breast care nurses and lots of people who know what they are doing. I haven't started active treatment yet but will do in a couple of weeks. I have been advised to have chemo first which is fairly uncommon but I think they are worried about it spreading as it is aggressive and they don't want to take any chances. I have a meeting with the oncologist tomorrow so will know more then. Did you get your results? How are you feeling? I was very overwhelmed for a week x ... View more

I know it makes me angry it was ignored for at least 6 months. How are you feeling today? Hope it is getting a little easier waiting x ... View more

Hi I'm 26 and was diagnosed last week. I wouldn't worry too much if that is possible, the Dr wouldn't tell you they thought it was benign unless that's what they think. Mine went from blocked milk duct/abscess to being worrying/likely to be cancer in 10 minutes. If they are worried they will tell you so that you can prepare your self x ... View more

Hi Bella I have just been diagnosed at 26 although this is uncommon it does happen. I have no family history of breast cancer and am rather rare. Hope your experience is more positive than mine x ... View more

Oh cass I can't imagine how hard it is for you. My bcn said that I don't have to stop yet but might like to think about it. ... View more

Hi Sarn66 I'm OK, news wasn't good I have at least 2 grade 3 tumors and cancer in my lymph nodes. I am a bit emotional but only because I'm worried about everyone else x ... View more

Thanks hannah I have joined the Facebook group are you on there? I'm finding telling people and their reactions the hardest x ... View more

Thanks I'm a bit emotional tonight but the wine is helping. Thanks for the info re nodes when I get my surgery booked I will ask for help for a few weeks after x ... View more

All I.know so far is that it's aggressive and that I will have to have a mastectomy and all lymph nodes removed. I was told the type but I can't remember. I have my ct and bone scan booked in for next Wednesday and am waiting for my mri appointment. Once the results are back from.these we will talk plans. Is it wrong to want to take the kids away between testing and mastectomy? I want them to get a holiday this year ... View more

I have breast cancer. Am looking at a mastectomy and clearing lymph nodes. May the madness commence ... View more

Hi Sarn66 I'm almost any the end of the longest week of my life and will have my results by the end of today. I came out of my appointment last week thinking that my world had ended but gradually each day I have felt better about what is possibly coming and now feel strong enough to cope with today. Wine does help too x ... View more

Just have to make it until 3:30 today. Have been up feeling sick but not sure if that was alcohol related or because of the antibiotics. ... View more

Oh Jan that's terrible, but fantastic news that you're all clear! Hopefully your gp will be more helpful. I have convinced myself that mine is bad news but I'm OK with that, not sure I will feel the same this time tomorrow. ... View more

Hi hannah thanks for your reply. I was so convinced that it was nothing because I had been told that it was on so many occasions, I burst into tears when I was told they had to do a biopsy. I have been surprising calm the last couple of days but my husband is finding it difficult. Only 1 more day to get through before I get some answers and a plan if I need one. Did you get any more clarity Jan? X ... View more

Oh no that's rubbish! I would think normal was good? Maybe try ringing the cancer care nurse tomorrow, they can read your notes and inform you properly about what's going on. So sorry you've been left like this x ... View more

Fingers, toes and everything else crossed for you x ... View more