Hello to you all on here .
My story is that I attended a routine mammogram appointment 4 weeks ago . I felt everything would be fine and I wouldn’t need to worry for next 3 years . The results I was told would come through the post in 2 weeks after mammogram.
The following week I came home from work to a letter from breast unit at my local hospital asking me attend the start of the following week for another mammogram. The mammogram led to an ultrasound and then biopsy on same day , I was then invited back for results 10 days later .
I went back for results and was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer . 11 days ago I had a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes removed. I’m due back next Friday to discuss surgery findings and my treatment plan. I tested Her2 positive which apparently means I will need chemotherapy and radiotherapy too.
I also tested hormone oestrogen and progesterone positive but have been told it’s good ? Anyone know bit more about this? .
I am keeping positive and I will fight hard it’s going to be the hardest fight of my life so far ....but I’m only 50 so I’ll do whatever it takes to be around for a long time yet ......
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your breast cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
You may want to start in our Breast cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
