Hi, newly diagnosed breast cancer

Hi, you are in the same place that most of us have been in.  As there was only one lymph node they could see was affected it means it has probably done its job and stopped the cancer from going anywhere else, that is IF your results come back as cancer.  You will be sent for a CT or MRI scan to make sure it hasn't spread elsewhere.  Please keep in the forefront of your mind that breast cancer is very treatable nowadays and that you have every chance of living to an old age,  The waiting seems interminable but once you have your results and a treatment plan it is a roller coaster which does,eventually, come to an end.  Look after yourself, sending virtual hugs.

Oh bless you, Dee

Yes, waiting for results is horrendous but you can only wait it out, I'm afraid.  I don't feel there's anything anyone can say that makes it any easier.  Like you, I'm a nurse, although now 70yrs old and retired.  I also suffer from stress and depression, just to add to the mix so I feel I can relate to all that you have mentioned.

I found, being a nurse, helped me in some ways but, as you say, maybe 'a little knowledge ...'

I really do wish you well and your worst fears don't materialize, of course.

Sending you lots of {{{Hugs}}}

Thank you so much Lesley for your reply, I never thought of that with regard to the lymph node doing it’s job, hope so.  hope you are doing well, and agin thank you xx

Thank you for your reply, it’s good just to make contact with those that have dealt with or dealing with BC, xxx

Yes, 3 more radiotherapy treatments to go and then its Anastrozole for 5-10 years and bisphosphonate infusions every 6 months for 3 years.