Hi
I am a mum of 2 boys aged 17 & 13 and im 45.
I have just been diagnosed with Grade 3 Invasive Carcinoma. I have had the Biopsy, Mamogramms and Ultrasound and MRI and I am due to have surgery next Wed 23rd sept.
They have said that it will be surgery first and then Chemo and Radiation.
I feel like I can handle the surgery part as i've had 4 surgeries in the last 2 years as I developed Diverticulitus which resulted in a Colostomy for 6 months, after the reversal I developed Hernias so had to have them removed. So I understand all the procedures of going under, it's what comes after which is really worrying me.
I feel so frustrated as i've only just gone back to work and now I am a paitient once again.
Can someone tell me if they have had a grade 3 diagnosis like mine??
Also what do I need to expect when the Chemo starts.
I feel so overwhelmed right now my head is all over the place.
Help I need advice.
XXXX
Hi @Beachwalker19
Thats great news for you xx
So I got my results and I am Triple Negative, so not hormonal but now thery are going to do a genetics test.
Things have been so intense recently!! I have started Chemo and due my next cycle on Dec 2.
I really struggled with the Cold Cap, I think I cried the most of the time it was on, it was so painful and it left me with having major headaches for nearly 5 days after so my oncology team have said not to use it.
I feel like for me its just not worth the pain it caused me and to be honest I am still loosing hair which I have noticed more in the last couple of days. So I dont think it worked for me anyway.
I knew I was going to be fatigued but didn't realise to what extent!! the 1st week was the worst but I've found after about a week and half I started to get some energy back and was able to do little things around the house again and to cook.
Saying that I am starting to get anxious again as I am due my next cycle and I guess I now know whats gonna happen so not sure whats better knowing or not!!
I'm hoping its not going to be as bad as before so fingers crossed.
Will try and write again when I can.
Wishing everyone that's going through this a Merry Christmas with your loved ones (in our bubbles) and pray that we all have the strength to get through it!!! XXXX 
