Shell shocked

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Had my mammogram with a charity, I’m under the age for screening, mid October. No symptoms, lumps or bumps, saw something on news and felt I should get tested. I was told last week I have cancer,definitely one breast but possibly two, meeting  doctors on Monday to discuss what’s next . It’s so hard for me to get my head around this never mind trying to reassure my family. Husband is great support but obviously we don’t know what is ahead trying to be strong for everyone . On a positive note thankfully I listened to that voice telling me to get tested, doctor said it would have been 5 years before I was routinely called.

  • glad you went, sorry you are here, but hopefully it is caught very early and gets treated as soon as possible, hugs welcome

    its going tobe a lot of waiting and stressful until you have all the info, but keep coming here cause people can help you navigate and answer questions u might have that we forget when we sit in front pf healthcare people with so much info being thrown at us

  • Hi Tinydancer14

    Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

    Wishing you the best of luck with whatever comes next for you.

    Best wishes

    Daisy53

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  • Hey there! 
    I was also shocked and still processing it. Have been diagnosed with a multi lumps in one breast and a single one in the other. 3 weeks ago or so. It was like a beehive in my head, so many thoughts of doom and gloom, money worries, potential treatment, how to tell family, etc. 
    you will feel better and calmer once you know what you are looking at. Not knowing is the hardest. Once you have a plan, you will feel more in control. Keep positive, I know it’s not easy, but be kind on yourself. Extra stress is not helping. I am here for you if you want to talk. Best of luck! xxx

  • Thank goodness you went for that early mammogram, it’s such a shock isn’t it   Best wishes for your appointment on Monday. 
    Welcome here xx

  • Omg! This is my story. Routine mammogram, recalled, cancer in both breasts. Couldnt feel any lumps or bumps. Doc said i wouldn't as they are so small. Treatment plan meeting on Monday. No history of breast cancer in family. I knew when I was recalled that there was something wrong but my fiance just said 'you will he fine'. He was devastated and is still struggling. I just want to get on with it now. 

  • Wishing you all the best for Monday, at least after then we will both know a bit more about what’s ahead. X

  •      I'm only a few weeks down the line from where you are. I found a lump rather than it be picked up by routine testing. I have never had a routine  test probably because I had a lump previously that turned out to be a cyst and had a mammogram before I got called as a result. A few years later & I found a second lump but different & this one turned out to be cancer. I'm rather overwhelmed myself with the pace everything is happening at. I might be having surgery before the new year & it only just over a month since my diagnosis.    

  • sorry to hear the second lump was cancer, hope you get surgery soon, i felt better once it was out, but then had to go for a resection. fingers crossed it goes smoothly, there is no easy oart to this but the first few months are stressful because of the hurry up and wait feelings. try to enjoy small things untilthe surgery and remember to breathe (hugs)

  • Hi Tinydancer.  So good that you got checked and found this now but no doubt it doesn't make it any easier a pill to swallow.  I know what you mean about trying to get your own head around it and also being aware of the effect it's having on your loved ones.  All the best for your appointment on Monday, I hope you get some answers...Sending hugs your way....