Diagnosed yesterday

If you click on my name you'll see I was recalled from routine screening too. Although I had assumed the worse still plays havoc with your mind.  Once you hav3 treatment plan you will feel calmer xx

Hi.  You can feel both grateful it was caught early and feel sorry for yourself at the same time!  I remember the unreal feeling very well; it's the start of the process of getting to grips with everything.  As Grogg says, once you have a plan in place, you'll feel more in control.  I took a couple of days before I told anybody.

Best wishes.

Hi, my cancer was also found with routine screening. Take each day as it comes and be kind to yourself - some days will be better than others. I just told my family and the friends I wanted to know. I have found it really beneficial to take a family member or friend along to appointments for support. Ask the breast care team about any concerns you have. I have a note book where I write any questions or replies. 

Best wishes to you

Hi Trust, I did find a lump, but I totally get how you feel. I just wondered when you said ‘special’ type if yours was mucinous as that’s what I have.  I would say if it helps you to feel better by feeling grateful or anything - go with it. This is about you finding the best way to deal with it yourself. Again, in my experience and others I’ve spoken to, we’ve all handled how to tell friends and family differently. The only right way is that it’s what feels best for you at the time. 
Virtual hugs Mickey x

I tell those that need to know who will give me the support I need.  That actually means some of my family do not know.   It's your call and yes they have caught yours early so lots to be thankful for but it royally sucks.  Big hugs

• Thanks for your advice. My type of cancer apparently is tubular.

Thanks for replying. Sorry it’s not the same as mine from the point of view I could have maybe reassured you a little. I hope you get your treatment plan soon so you know the next stages. Good luck with whatever you decide in terms of who you tell. I’ve certainly learnt it’s an eye opener, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Please reach out here if you need any support or advice now and going forward. 
virtual hugs Mickey x

Hello, it is nice to meet you but I am so sorry it is like this!  I am in a similar position in that I was diagnosed on Friday. I know it sounds strange but I have been very calm and factual which isn't like me. I am not sleeping, just waiting for some sort of reaction.  I have a lumpectomy then radiation and hormone therapy on the horizon, but apparently I will be waiting 8 weeks for the surgery so things may change.!

Hi everyone. I’m new to the group. 
I fount my lump back in February . I went to my Gp who said it was just a fatty lump and nothing sinister I was then checked by a second dr who also said the same thing. 
May lump had started to grow but kept think it’s nothing sinister that’s what I’ve been told. 
July I was sent for a routine mammogram and 4 days later I was called to go go to a breast clinic where a biopsy was taken and my armpit was aspirated. Then 3 days later I was called back and diagnosed with Triple negative stage 3 aggressive breast cancer. Another core biopsy was done to check my lymph nodes which luckily was clear. 
I’m now having an aggressive form of chemotherapy which will end around February followed by a lumpectomy then radiotherapy. 
I’ve also had to have a gene test if that comes back positive it will be a complete change for me as this will involve double mastectomy and removal of ovaries with all my family possibly needing a test also. 
I told my family straight away and I’ve received so much support I’ve lost my hair already but so far still have eyebrows and eyelashes. 
I have my moments when I think why me but then think there’s always someone somewhere worse off. 
I’ve had to give up work due to being high risk of infection and it’s killing me being in SSP I’ve always worked never claimed and now find my husbands earnings mean I’m unable to claim anything. 
I have a cry when I’m alone so my girls don’t see me upset but in a massive positive after 6 weeks I can hardly feel the lump now. 
stay positive everyone we can beat this

Unfortunately the waiting is the hardest.  Every day I could feel that lump I imagined the worst.  In reality 8 weeks is nothing but try and prepare best you can for what is ahead.  Go on holiday for one !!