Diagnosed today with IDC grade 3

Hello,

We all understand your fear. The ' unknown ' is not a good place to be in.

But now you must take a deep breath. There is good news.....your cancer has been found and further tests are identifying exactly where it is and what type of cancer the tumour actually is. With more precise information, your treatment will be planned individually for your requirements. Imagine if it wasn't found. Think how serious things might have been then?

The waiting for plans and more information is usually a time most of us have found the hardest. Once there is a definite plan, many of us would say that we regain a bit more control and cope better. Your current reactions are perfectly normal.

Try posting on a thread like Awake. It doesn't have to the middle of the night. There are contributors there who have plenty of experience and others like yourself in the early stages of treatment but together we can support each other. You can cry, scream, be angry, ask questions......someone will be there to just listen or answer.

Modern treatment for breast cancer is extremely successful. It isn't always pleasant but it often succeeds. Naturally you are worried.....and I'm not going to be twee and say ' don't ' because I know that won't help but I can offer you some reassurance. Sadly on TV you often hear of celebrities who unfortunately haven't survived but you rarely hear of the survival rates. It is almost eleven years since my diagnosis. Since my operation in October 2015 my cancer has been clear and my yearly mammograms show me this.

I hope it helps to know you are not alone and that your feelings are quite normal at this point so close to diagnosis. Keep in touch and remember it doesn't matter what you want to say.....say it and someone will be there for you.

Lacotekp thank you so much for responding I did go on the awake thread last night I just could not get the anxiety under control I did manage an hour or two during the night put I woke up with a knot in my stomach each time.

I am trying except the diagnosis and move it the next stage as I realise I will not be able to sustain this heightened state of anxiety.

I am grateful for the advice and positive thoughts it is comforting to know you are not alone  xx

There are two Awake threads. There is one in General discussion. I think you might find that useful during the day.  

I know this is an anxious time but please don't let it consume you. I can't tell you there won't be problems but I can assure you that for many BC is successfully removed. 

Try and do something you enjoy this weekend to distract yourself while you wait for medical news. My doctor encouraged me to continue with a pre-booked holiday. I couldn't forget the BC and the future at all times, but I had interesting places to visit and family meals to enjoy and I realised the doctor had been right, there were several hours I was distracted from what was to come and enjoyed myself.

Take care . Karen