New to this ️

Hi Honey,

I just got diagnosed and they want me to have a mastectomy for 2 areas of DCIS - very early stage cancer. I'm still cut up about it as was expecting to be told I'm fine, but believe me it's much better than the 3 week wait I had after my first mammogram. Biopsy results were delayed. The not knowing was worse than how l feel now.

Hope you get your results soon and hope you are okay. I'm 52 and it was also my first mammogram.

Lara

Hello,

• You are at the most anxious stage of all. Those of us on this site understand how you must feel as we have been there. It is a lot to absorb at first as you are faced with the prospect of it being a cancer diagnosis as well as a lot of new jargon which is hard to understand. My main advice is do not google as that will terrify you more. Much of that information is out of date so stick to sites like Macmillan or Breast cancer now or ask us. 
  Be reassured that the doc has said that if it is cancer it is early stage . If things are caught early enough the chances of a full recovery is very high. Once you meet your doctor they will explain everything and if treatment is necessary they will go through it with you. Once a treatment plan is mapped out it does make you feel much better and reassured everything will be fine. Ask anything you don’t understand and take notes to help remember what was said. It’s not easy but you will surprise yourself by finding strength to cope with any treatment.
• I myself was diagnosed in the summer of 19 and after chemotherapy surgery and radiotherapy I am now well. My lump was 6 cm ! The treatnent can be very effective.
  So if the doc felt it could be cancer prepare yourself but know it s treatable but then again it may not be after all.
• Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. And let us know how you got on. We will be here to listen and answer any questions.
• Love Jojodot

Hi Lara, I’m so sorry you are going through all this. I have a feeling that I will end up having a mastectomy it’s been in my mind since the hospital. It’s such a stressful time I just want to survive we all do. I’m walking around in a trance I know I’ve got cancer but like you say I want the comfort of a treatment plan. Sending you good luck hugs and love please stay in touch I will post on here next Tuesday after hospital. Lisa xx

Thank you so much ️ I’m so glad I found this place I’ve been so scared and felt so alone. I’m so happy for you that you have had treatment and recovered that  gives me comfort. I bled a lot after my biopsy and the rse was pressing on my breast firmly for ten minutes and I’ve been having nightmares that she spread the cancer cells I will come on and let you know what happens at the hospital thank you so much for your kindness and support. Lisa xxx️

Just read my message through and wanted to say that if it’s cancer be reassured it’s treatable but then again it may not be a cancer diagnosis after all. Hope the way I wrote that sentence didn’t upset you. Just noticed you replied. Thank you. Although finished treatment I stay on the site as I would like to think I can give reassurance to others just like I received so much support from people on this site when we t was my turn. Take care and one step at a time. XX

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No it knew what you meant X

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your kind words and hugs. Yes it's nice to talk to someone in the same boat. I keep telling myself l don't need it and it doesn't matter but l am horrified that l am losing what in my eyes is the most beautiful part of me. It is as smooth and lovely as when I was 21 except that it's much bigger. I might sound vain and apologies for that but l don't look 40 let alone 52 so l am frequently told. It's hard to accept that I'm not as healthy as l look and feel.

Let's keep in touch. One hour at a time ( forget day!)

Lots for love and hugs,

Lara

Definitely always here if you need to talk ️X

I feel traumatised but am getting some comfort that they have found it early I totally understand those feelings your having please let me know what happens xxx ️️️Xx