Hello, I’m new here and join tonight.
My story - After having an indentation in my boob I was 2 week fast tracked by my GP to the Breast Clinic in August, 5 weeks later on 14th September I finally saw the consultant where they did 4 biopsies (2 in my lymph nodes) in my right breast and I had a number of mammograms. On 29th September they gave me the results where I was diagnosed with a 23mm lump in my breast. The next few weeks I then had a CT scan and MRI where they found another lump in the same breast under the other one and I then went for a ultrasound in October to have more biopsies with 2 in my left armpit as well as the ones for the new lump. They were looking at why my lymph nodes in my right side were enlarged although they are clear of cancer so did them in the left to compare.
I don’t know what size this new lump is, they just said it was smaller than the other one and I had to have biopsies in that lump and the metal marker were also put in. Tomorrow I go to see the consultant where I hope he will give me the results from these biopsies and my plan of care going forward.
I have been very positive about it all up until now, to the point where my family and friends think I am being very calm about it all, but today has been a low day for me. I’m worried about what the consultant will say tomorrow. On the one hand I’m fed up with waiting but on the other hand I’m dreading the surgery and wondering to what extent it will be and when it will be?
is there anyone out there that has a similar situation to me??
Hi
I’m sorry to hear you are at the waiting stage - it’s so hard at the beginning. Can you talk to friends/family about how you are really feeling ? I felt much better when I had a treatment plan in place and knew what exactly was going on, although things changed for me.
I had lobular, 5cm, and 3 out of 11 lymph nodes were positive so had a masectomy and lymph node clearance. Oncotype test score was low and postmenopause (surprise as 48yrs old) so they said no chemo! I was delighted! Two weeks later they offered me chemo. I’ve had 5 out of 6 sessions - it’s been tough but doable…. Radiotherapy next…so glad for medical advances and our NHS…
hope you get some answers and a plan in place… good luck Shayne x
Thank you for your reply Totally tropical - I’m glad you are nearly through your chemo and you sound upbeat about it. I should’ve said in my post I’m post menopausal as I’m 60 (but feel 36!) I only finished menstrual periods 3 years ago!!
I looked to see the risk factors when I was first diagnosed, one of the things was starting the menopause after 55! And starting menstrual periods early at 11!
Another risk factor, having children later - I was 37 when I had my daughter!
The first consultant I saw said they would remove some of my lymph nodes even though they were cancer free, it’s just so the cancer doesn’t have chance to spread. I just wonder what the consultant will say tomorrow and I think he is likely to recommend a mastectomy - I’m basing this on the size of the lump compared to the size of my breast (fairly small) and that another lump has been found. I don’t know how I feel about this? And if I have this surgery, how will I feel when I wake up from surgery!?!
Thank you for your reply, I just feel quite low tonight and it felt better to write it down and post on here, I’m really glad I joined!
Hi Shayne
That a lot of tests and appointments, I think. I could be wrong. In a way it's good they are really doing everything the think is necessary.
I know what you mean about being strong some days, but then having hards days too. I think it's normal. Waiting for results is so difficult.
I'm also new here, so I'm just as you finding my way around and learning how to live with breast cancer.
I really hope the appointment goes well. Whatever it is, we are all here to be part of the process. Please let us know how it went.
I will be thinking of you.
I have my surgery to take the tumor out on Thursday.
Sending you a big hug!
Thank you and the very best of luck with the surgery on Thursday, please post to let me know how you got on
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