Newly Diagnosed

Hello. I notice no one has replied yet so thought I would. welcome to a place you wouldn't want to be. If you click my name you can read my little story as it saves me typing it again. I'm now 4 weeks post op. Still achy but trying to keep moving and doing my exercises. Got appointment for chat with oncologist. Just taking one day at a time. Make use of asking any questions in the forum and make use of your breast care nurse who will be able to explain. Its is a lot to take in (my advice is to look at Macmillan site but don't Google as its a minefield) and for me things moved very fast. Once they have done scans then you should have a better idea of plan. Keep going we know its hard but there are friendly people here who can help.

Hi Fenjay. Please ask, over and over if you have to, there is so much to take in. Sounds like your cancer is hormone positive as there is no mention of chemo but they are talking medication. My ca was hormone positive and I am on Letrozole for 5 years (I’m older at 61 and post menopause). I found that once treatment started I felt much better, more positive and optimistic. Hope your daughter is taking iit ok

I was the same first mammogram stage 1 grade 2 hormone positive lobular cancer. I had my tumour removed on the 7th May and start radiotherapy next week. It’s been a tough journey and I’ve struggled th anxiety and insomnia. I’m so grateful for the amazing NHS care I’ve had. I wish you all the best for your recovery and wish you strength. I found things got easier when I had a treatment plan andhe right support. Sending hugs and wishing you well X Lisa ️