Newly diagnosed

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Hi Everyone

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 1 week ago having found a lump and being referred to the rapid access breast clinic. All a bit of a whirlwind but now I feel as though I am in a void. 

The Consultant said that it would take 3 weeks to get the biopsy results which would be discussed by the MDT and followed up with an appointment to discuss the treatment plan. I’d probably feel better if I knew when I’ll know, perhaps I’m just being impatient. We decided that we wouldn’t tell the family, friends or work colleagues anything until we know the plan but it’s hard trying to maintain an air of normality. 

I’m a very young and fit 73 years old so on the one hand feel lucky that this is happening now not many years ago but on the other hand am a bit concerned about whether my age will limit any treatment. 

Lots of jigsaw puzzles, dog walking and knitting going on at the moment

  • Hello and welcome but sorry you've had to join the club.  No advice on how age affects treatment sorry but there's a mixed bunch in her from twenty year olds onwards.  Have they given you an6 information on size , possible treatment ?   

  • thanks for your reply. My GP recons it’s about 5cm, I don’t know how I didn’t notice it earlier. Fortunately no evidence of lymph nodes affected. Other than that, just wait and to hear when I have an appointment. 

  • I finally had a melt down this morning after sleepless nights, mithering over how it could take 3 weeks to get the biopsy results. My husband persuaded me to ring the breast care nurse. Left a message in the answerphone. 
    Just got a call back to say my case is going to the MDT tomorrow and I have an appointment with the consultant on Monday morning. Why, why, why did the consultant say 3 weeks plus? The last ten days have been the longest ever and I know the next few won’t go by quickly, but at least I feel as though I’m making progess

  • Melt downs so normal especially when everything so uncertain but once you have treatment plan it does feel a bit calmer xx