I had a routine mammogram on 16th June (was almost 3 years late with it as kept on putting it off!) I came back from holiday on 27th June saying they would like to do further tests. Last Wed I have another mammogram, USS and biopsy. I went back today and they told me that it was a grade 2 lobular breast cancer. I have had no symptoms and have spent the last week getting very stressed and anxious. I managed a couple of days at work while waiting for the results but ended up taking yesterday off work. I work as a nurse both clinically and non clinical. My boss is a good friend as well as supportive boss. I have got an MRI on 21st then my next appt on the 24th. I have been told that following that I will be referred for surgery for a lumpectomy and then may need radiotherapy afterwards. My nurses head is telling me it will be ok and it is curable but it doesn't stop me feeling scared. My husband was with me at the appt today and at present I have only told my boss and a couple of close friends. I am really concerned about telling my family. My 30 year old son called me this morning to inform me that our 2nd granddaughter was born yesterday. I have arranged to go to London next week to meet up with my oldest son as I don't want to tell him over the phone. My parents are in their 80's and are not in good health and I also have to support them regularly. My father has had 5 hospital admissions this year so far and I am the one that transports them and attends appts with him as he also has dementia. Any advice as to how to tell them would be appreciate. Thank you in advance.
