Newly diagnosed

I came home yesterday after have a stage 2 tumour taken out of my left breast, its a scarey time when you get that diagnosis but take heart that they have caught it early they have taken some of the lymph nodes away to see if the cancer has spread but the prognosis is good,. People say try not to worry and its the most ridiculous thing to say of course your going to worry, I was a mess when I found out take care and I hope they get you sorted soon

Sending hugs

Sharonbx

Hi 

I found out after a mammogram I had lumpectomy  6 weeks ago 

Mine was stage1 but grade 3 so need chemo starting soon 

It is all such a shock and a bit like a rollercoaster ride !!

During the night and 1st thing in the morning are the worst times for me and yes friends have said to me I m overthinking it !!! But its not happening to them I found it best to take 1 step at a time and focus on surgery or whatever is 1st 

Message me anytime if you need a chat x

Hi, I am still waiting for my biopsy results but they seem pretty sure it's cancer. I had my CT scan yesterday and just to let you know it only took 5 minutes for the scan itself. On a lighter note when they inject the contrast dye they warn you that you will feel hot. What they don't say is that the heat goes straight to your bottom and you think you've peed yourself You haven't of course but I did panic slightly. It only lasts seconds though and I laughed with the nurse after. Now on to a bone scan next week. I also 100% agree with waking up each morning and remembering. It's torture every day. Plus, I am struggling to eat with all the anxiety. Still, one silver lining is my home is getting cleaned well as it helps distract me for a while. 

Hope all goes well and know you are not alone in this

Thanks for being so open and for the info.  Really appreciate it.  I guess people don’t know what to say really and that’s understandable I guess.  I hope you get really good results.  How long was your stay in hospital to have the surgery?  Will be thinking of you xx

Thanks for the info re the scan. I had no idea what to expect. Must ensure I go to the loo beforehand   I hope all goes well with the bone scan next week.  Good to keep yourself distracted too. Every cloud!  I think my house will be getting a good clean too.  I feel the need to get everything in place so hubby doesn’t have to worry about it - added bonus, he can pamper me

Thanks MM.  that’s really nice of you.  I am trying to take each day as it comes and enjoy it as much as possible.  Think I will feel better once scan done and I know what’s happening and when.  Just don’t like the not knowing.  Not sure how you can not overthink it to be honest when it consumes your thoughts.  Hopefully we can all support each other through this with the best of results xx. 

Hi there, my partner has just had a biopsy today and they are 99% certain it's breast cancer - she has a follow up appointment next week to discuss a plan going forward depending on what stage it's at etc.

Obviously we are both shocked and devastated with the news and uncertain what the future holds so i'll be reading this thread going forward to to get some other people's perspective and generally to chat as I hope this can be an outlet to come to terms with it.

BTW I'm male so I hope you don't mind me joining the thread.

Take care all