Results appt this afternoon really afraid

Stop planning your funeral you are going to be around for years to annoy your family/friends/work colleagues.!  Breast cancer is very treatable and once you get your treatment plan you will feel so much better. 

If you click on my name you will see my story on my profile.  I'm 5 years down the line.

Good luck this afternoon xx

Hi , I was similar to you and told at the time of my biopsy that I probably had cancer-the Consultant was so sure he said they would be redoing the biopsy if it came back negative! ( See my profile) Once you have been for this appointment you will feel relieved to a degree because there will be a plan in place.After that ,take it one step at a time and be kind to yourself. You will have bad days but lots of good days too and the results of treatments are very good and the care excellent. As @Grogg says you will be around for many years to come. Let us know how you get on .Sending big hugs xx Kwissy

When I was told I probably had breast cancer at the screening centre last year I  remember thinking all the things I'd done and planned for were meaningless.  Why buy clothes? Why read anymore? The mother's day a few days later felt like it would be my last. I spent enough air miles on two nights at a hotel in Edinburgh to have paid for a return flight to NY(!), as i figured I'd not be travelling far. ...

Well it's been a rocky road,  but I'm  here,  I've bought clothes,  seen another mother's day,  been on holiday (though not NY!) and I'm currently trying to get fitter and lose some chemo weight.  OK, I've only one boob at the minute and it will be a while before I'm likely to get reconstructive surgery due to Covid,  but I don't mind. I can keep a better eye on that area!  My mammogram last month was clear,  and I sometimes even forget to worry!

Good luck this afternoon with your results and plan.  Most people find the  waiiting the hardest part, I'd say that it was emotionally harder than surgery or chemo,  and gave me lots of phantom pains too!

If you can,  prepare a written list of questions, and write down your results,  asking them to repeat and explain anything that you aren't sure about.  They do this so often that it's hard for them to realise that we don't know all about ER+, HER2-, grade, stage,  types etc. or to see the emotional impact the diagnosis does to our memories!

Let us know how it goes too. Xxxx

I think once I know what it is I'm dealing with and treatment it will settle down its the not knowing ... Thank you for your kind words xx Tracey 

Hi saw my consultant today and he was really positive its Grade 2 lobular cancer plan is surgery mastectomy and reconstruction probably radiotherapy and hormone tablet for 5 years as it is hormone positive ..... It's about 5 cm .... Probably going for the abdominal reconstruction if the vessels in the stomach are good and if the surgeon who does that thinks it will work if not probably probably the one that uses the muscle from the back ..feel a lot more positive now I know more info and have a plan ...hugs and love to you all for your support xx tracey

Hi  Glad to hear that your Consultant was so positive and that you now have a plan in place.It is strange how we all feel so much better once we know what is going to happen.You will be on a roller coaster for a while and I'm hopeful that others who have had a similar diagnosis to you will be along to offer more suitable advice than I can. One  thing I would say is try to be kind to yourself and take it one step at a time. Don't visit Dr google -it is mostly out of date and bad advice . Contact your Breast Care Nurse - she will know how your surgeon works and can give you targeted advice as she has access to your history. Take care and stay in touch. Sending hugs

Hi

Pleased to hear that your Consultant was really positive yesterday. Now that you have a plan in place you can move forwardand take it one step at a time. I only had a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal so can't offer any comments on your treatment plan.But in general terms please do not look at Doctor Google  as he is often out of date or just plain wrong. Your Breast Care Nurse will offer information and support tailored to your case and will of course know how your surgeon usually works. The Macmillan nurses can explain some of the treatments in detail and send you appropiate booklets.Take a big deep breath and baby steps to understanding this disease and know that modern treatments are lifesaving. Wishing you all the best and sening big hugs  xxKwissy

Yes learnt the hard way about Dr Google so avoid it now ... I think now there is a plan it feels as if there is a way to deal with things instead of unanswered questions... Think my consultant mentioned something about sential node removal so much info but breast nurse was also great answering questions and giving me info 

Love and hugs Tracey xx 

Hi - we seem to be going down similar roads. When is your surgery booked for? I’m having a mastectomy/reconstruction  on my left breast in about 3 weeks. Although I’m going for the implant. Not sure if I will need radio or chemo as of yet. x

Hi @Blueducky,

As you may have guessed the site had fun with my replies- it told me to try again and then posted both comments!! hope you get my drift though. I found a notebook for questions and answers was very useful especially as I was alone in the consultations both face to face and on the telephone (due to Covid so may not be the same now) It kept all the info in one place so no searching for telephone numbers!

Wishing you and a trouble free journey through your treatments Cool hugs xx Kwissy