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Hi all, I did not go for my screening straight away. Had a reminder text message and booked an appointment. A few days later had a letter to go back. To cut a long story short. Told I had cancer. Was a shock as did not feel any different. Had tests, saw a surgeon and having surgery tomorrow. Exactly 6 weeks from first mammogram. Having a lumpectomy and some nodes from under my arm removed for testing.  Had wire fitted today, and nuclear medicine dye injection. It was a bit uncomfortable,  but not really painful. More worried about have that done than the operation.  Not sure how to feel about it all. A bit like an outer body experience.  Feel I can't cry or get upset, as I don't won't to upset my family. They have been great, but I don't think they really get how I am feeling. So brave face and keep going.

  • Hi, I completely get how you're feeling, it is really tough.

    Sending hugs and wishing you all the best for tomorrow Xx

  • Thank you I will let you know how it goes.xx

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    Hi , Sorry your feeling a bit worried about what happens after your operation.I felt exactly the same and it was almost like I was in a vacuum and didn’t feel I wanted to cause my family any worry or distress.I think as a parent it’s the most natural thing to do. I had a lumpectomy and removal of the bottom 2 lymph nodes on the 26th of January. Recovered really well after surgery . My results showed I’d benefit from chemo as well as radiotherapy and hormone therapy .I’ll be completely honest and the main thing I didn’t want was chemotherapy but here I am on my 3rd cycle tomorrow already ! I can only answer questions on what’s happening with my journey at the moment but if you feel you need to ask anything I’m here .

  • Let us know how everything goes. I also had my 3rd chemo FEC yesterday. Managing to cope atm. Changing to Docetaxal from my next cycle, plus Herceptin Injections too. Jo x

  • Hi had surgery yesterday all went well. Just need to wait for the results of the biopsy from under my arm. They say 10 days. I cannot thank all the staff from start to finish for the care I have had. 

    Don't get me wrong, my family have been great, but I don't think they really understand when I talk about it. So I don't. I will get there and hopefully all will be OK. Baby steps, that's what I keep saying. The surgery is just another step. A few more to come, but I just keep taking those steps. One at a time. X

  • Glad your surgery went well. Fingers crossed Your biopsy comes back good. I’m in for my op on 3 May feeling a bit anxious. Not about op as such more the reality of it. Then what comes next. Get exactly how you feel about brave face. I keep it together for my boys as a single parent and go into zone mode watching tv. Hopefully it will be a bit better when treatment plan happens x 

  • Hope it all goes well. I was nervous and relieved. I have found it really good knowing other people are in the same situation.  I don't feel so isolated.  As much as people want to help. Until you get results from doctors nothing seems to help. I hope your surgery goes well and you feel better after. Remember baby steps, one at a time. Big hug for Monday. Thinking of you.xx