Hi my name is Annette and I am 64 and I was told on Tuesday I got grad 2 Brest cancer I still feel numb they put me on medication and I got some os the side effects but the wort one is the pain under my arm if like I been carrying heavy weight I had this before I found out about me having cancer I am worried it could be to do with the cancer or not I have it in my left Brest I got to go back and have some more biopsies as there were 3 more they found to see if they are cancer to and from there I will find out what will happen I no there will be an op and a removal of part or all of my Brest it depends if the overs are cancer or not you mit think I mad but all I keep thinking is this thing growing in side of me and I can not stop it I told you it sound mad as any one else feels this way.
Hi Annette and a warm welcome to the forum. Sorry you find yourself here, hopefully you’ll find it a great place for support and shared experiences.
I think many of us have imagined all sorts of horrible scenarios at your stage. It’s really tortuous waiting for tests and results. Somehow it’s all easier to manage once you have a definite diagnosis and a plan for treatment. During the ‘limbo’ time I know that I felt that every twinge, ache, pain must be a sure sign that the cancer was everywhere. It was such a relief to know what I was dealing with and to have dates for surgery, then results, then oncologist appointment, then radiotherapy. Of course everyone’s plan is different and specific to their particular case.
Good luck with it all, keep posting to update us, ask questions or just to ‘let it out’!
Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFxx
Hi Annette, it probably doesn't help to say “you’re not alone” but you’re NOT! From confirmed diagnosis look to the positives. It’s good to know youre ‘only’ stage 2 and the treatments we all receive whether it be lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and all the drugs, injections, biopsy’s, scans etc that go with it, it’s all aimed at reducing the spread! Try to stay as positive as you can and keep occupied! Only have people around you who don’t bring you down with their stories and know that you’re being well looked after. I wish you well xxx
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