Hello, I’m reaching out because I’m feeling really overwhelmed and scared.
It’s been a long time since my diagnosis, and I still don’t have a clear plan or timeline for surgery or treatment. I was diagnosed around April 11th with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2, along with some calcifications and ductal carcinoma in situ. Then, just recently—on May 16th—I had yet another biopsy due to swollen lymph nodes and more masses found in the same breast.
The waiting has been so hard. My first appointment was back on March 23rd, and since then I’ve gone through so many tests—three biopsies, an MRI—and I still don’t fully know what’s next. I understand that doctors need a complete picture before moving forward, but I can’t help feeling like time is passing and the cancer is still there, growing. It terrifies me.
I try to stay strong, hopeful, and resilient. I really do. But this journey is breaking me in ways I didn’t expect. I have moments of positivity, where I try to believe everything will be okay—but most days, I feel lost and cry out of fear and frustration, not knowing what’s coming or when.
Has anyone else gone through months of testing like this? Is it normal to feel this way for so long without clear answers?
Thank you for listening. I just needed to let this out.
