Hello everyone. This is all new to me, never had any experience with cancer with anyone I know. Was diagnosed on Tuesday with invasive ductal carcinoma but needed CT scan to determine the extent and next course of action. Had the scan on Weds, results expected within 2 weeks. Feeling overwhelmed (but thankful) with the speed of things, but also a bit numb and surreal right now. Went into Macmillan Centre in local hospital yesterday which I found to be very welcoming and a lovely place to hang out, so expect to be a regular visitor.
Waiting for the results of the CT scan was the worst two weeks of my life. Nothing anyone can say to make it easier, other than we know what it's like and have been there.
Once you have your treatment plan, people usually feel much better and kind of get on with it all.
Hi Angie463 . Welcome to the most unwanted membership of a club ever! X The waiting is the worse part, so many thoughts go on in your head. I was diagnosed 10th February, not what i wanted obviously, mastectomy booked 23rd March, ive accepted thatand am preparing myself. Just had CT scan, got the nuclear bone scan Monday, so I'm having a bad day today worrying that it may have spread. I know these scans are quite normal for breast cancer, but it doesn't stop me thinking about it. Talking helps a lot though, and there are people here that have been through it and it really helps to get advice xx
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