Hi all.
I've been diagnosed with breast cancer HER2 positive. I have a lump in my breast with 2 lymph nodes above it. I've had several biopsies and markers put in. Today was CT scan to rule out cancer anywhere else before seeing Oncologist tomorrow.
Whilst I've accepted the fact I have breast cancer I'm now terrified they'll find more cancer.
So scared !
Anti her2 therapy really effective ..it’s a busy time but scans let you know if elsewhere but best thing I found was deal in stages don’t overwhelm yourself or dr google too much everyone different ..by way you be surprised how many ladies doing well on cancer spread or bones etc ..that’s for another time if ever but I’ m triple positive have kids just turned 50 this week so kids 30 down to 7 and get cranky but got a butterfly tattoo on ankle for my 50 last week lol by way I’ve a pal that is in her 60 s and drives a serious motorbike to do blood runs and had just trained her granddaughter to ride a bike …don’t let it rule everything but at same time ask questions and let them know your feers hoping all goes well ..you’ll have good times and bad times but never doubt a chat r a rant always welcome ..xxx
Waiting for the results of the CT scan 'to check it hadn't spread' was by far the worst 2 weeks of my life!
Not much to do but wait for the results, but please know that we have all been there. It is truly terrifying.
Thankyou for replying. Knowing you're all out there and understand is a great support.. . I've tried to avoid Dr Google.. Love the butterfly tattoo, that's exactly what I'm doing for my 60th !
Yes you're right the waiting is the worst. Just want to get on with it now.. Thankyou..
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