Hi I am new to this. I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago and had an operation yesterday but I was told I had to wait 4 weeks for the results is this a usual wait as I feel like I am always in limbo waiting for results. They removed the 2 tumours and took some lymph nodes but I don’t know what the plan is from now on. I don’t know what stage it is they just said it was grade 3. Any advice would be welcome.
Hi Kylamarie and a very warm welcome to the Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
Navigating a cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help you a lot.
I have a completely different cancer but over my 25 years journey I have had to wait anything from 1 week to 6+ weeks for results - it is what it is…. but getting clear results is very important even if it takes time.
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you join and put up your own post in our dedicated Breast Cancer support group.
This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support. To connect in with the group please click on the link below…….
……. and when the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post]or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community ((hugs))
