Hi! I’m new here, just diagnosed days ago and feeling quite confused. My consultant at the breast screening centre didn’t say what stage I was (and I was too shocked to ask!) but did say the tumour was 3x2cm (measured on an ultrasound machine), and ‘Equivocal’ results from the lymph node biopsy as the needle broke during the biopsy and not enough material was collected for a result. Have now seen my oncologist who measured my tumour externally - with a tape measure! - and said I’m stage 4 metastatic. I’ve had no scans or blood tests to base the metastatic opinion on. Anyway, long and short is that I’ll be having TCHP chemo, then a lumpectomy and (according to consultant) one or two lymph nodes removed. Then according to oncologist, three years (!) of chemo and radiation. Is anyone else going through similar? I’m a bit scared of being sick on chemo, I’ve booked an appointment to get a wig, I’m trying to be positive here but I’m wondering if the oncologist was really trying to tell me it’s spread everywhere and three years is all I’ve got to look forward to! I’m seeing the oncologist on Friday to sign consent forms…..
