Hello!
I've already posted a couple of times, so thought it was probably time to introduce myself.
I'm 50 years old, married with two teenage sons and work from home. Having noticed some puckering in the skin on my left breast in January this year, I visited the doctor who referred me to the breast clinic for screening (I was only 50 at the end of December and had not had invite to routine screening at that point.)
Following mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies, I was told there was a very suspicious mass in my breast plus my axilla node was inflamed. Biopsy for axilla came back clear but breast biopsy confirmed cancer - Grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma with lobular components. ER 7/8 and PR 8/8 positive, HER2 negative.
I've had a wide local excision and sentinel node removal. Sentinel node came back clear thankfully. Final size of tumour was confirmed as 37.5 x 25 x24mm.
I was put on tamoxifen about 6 weeks ago and completed radiotherapy last week. Boob is now itching to buggery ;-)
I'm still in a bit of shock, I think, as I've only cried once, and that was the day I was originally diagnosed and had to tell my husband/sons/parents. I almost feel like my emotions have shut down. I'm fully expecting to crash at some point.
I look forward to chatting with everyone on here.
Hi, I've got some similarities to you. I was diagnosed last month, invasive grade 2 dcis ER+ and HER2. My op is next month, followed by rafiotherapy and then chemo if needed, they will test lymph no
s at time. It was my first screening at just 51. Married, 2 grown up daughters, full time carer for one at home. I haven't cried at all. I'm quite amazed at how strong and positive i've been. I too ink it will hit me at some point. I also have a blog on here Spindrift Summer. (I'm praying it's sorted by the winter.)
Hi, welcome to the forum that no one wants to join. I was diagnosed February last year and, similar to you, haven’t really cried that much. I had a 55mm lump, so chemo first, then lumpectomy then radiotherapy and now on letrozole. I blogged the whole way through as it helped my foggy brain remember what was going on so you can check it out if you're interested. Best wishes
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Hi! So glad Nora is gone!!! I'd just turned 51 and found Bernard at first screening. I was so pissed off though glad we found it. I'm now hoping everything is sorted by the winter 
I think a sense of humour is vital to counteract the grumps. The forum is so helpful too, to not feel slone, no matter family and friends support. Keep in touch. Hugs
