Hi everyone - I was diagnosed at the beginning of this month with stage 1 grade 2 breast cancer which is ER & PR positive but HER2 negative. I had lumpectomy & sentinel node biopsies on 17th Nov & am now anxiously waiting 3-4 weeks for my results. I know I need radiotherapy & then hormone treatment but chemo unknown.
Im 51, exercise 4-5 times a week & never had any serious illness & Im struggling to come to terms with being a patient & taking time off work.
I know my prognosis is probably excellent & some of you will be dealing with much more serious versions of this disease and I'm trying to stay positive.
My main concern today is the amount of discomfort from my lymph biopsy site & I have a horrible suspicion I'm developing cording as I can see what looks like a cord today. I will contact my breast nurse on Monday for advice if it’s still there & I'm doing my exercises religiously, but I gather there isn't much else can be done at this stage. If anyone has any other advice it would be great.
Sending positive vibes to you all & I guess as my journey progresses I'll be on here looking for more support going forwards.
Hi CS82
Welcome to the forum and sorry that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wishing yoh the best of luck with your treatment and hopefully you won’t need chemo, however if you do need it while I won’t say it’s easy it is doable.
Best wishes
Daisy53
