Well I didn’t think I would be here

Yes, the club no one wants to join yet there are so many of us! Sorry to hear you’ve been diagnosed recently. Hope you’re are coming to terms with it and not struggling too much at this stage. It’s a bit of a hamster wheel - diagnosis, tests, biopsy, results, treatment plan, surgery, post surgery update to treatment plan maybe radiotherapy and or chemo and all the waiting in between. Try not to think of it too much. There’s lots of good support and help on the forum. Hugs from me xxx

Thank you for your kind words - it literally is you couldn’t write it 

what’s your diagnosis Beth x

Welcome Wisey254.... its as Beth said... and welcome to the club no one wants to join, but we have to make the best of what we can.

I was diagnosed Stage 3 BC back in August, followed by all the necessary tests and various MRI scans and my plan provided which is 2 months fortnightly strong chemo; three months weekly lighter chemo; surgery and then radiotherapy.  I have just completed my 3rd chemo in the first two month session. 

I am hoping that the plan can change as the consultant last week was extremely pleased with the reduction of the lump (35mm lump in breast and one in node).  However I live in France and will hopefully be moving back to UK to be nearer family for the second session..... all being processed as I type.

I researched plenty before all the treatment started and sort of knew what to expect and have everything lined up in preparation for myself not to get too bored - I am usually very active..... so lots of reading, watching films, a little exercise in the form of DIY or garden, but nothing in comparison to what I used to do.

I think its important to stay positive - even though we all know we will get down at times....

Anyway sending good vibes to you and keep us updated x

Thank you so much, the not knowing is playing overdrive with my emotions

Hi Wisey254

Initially looked like a large tumour but biopsy showed it was high grade DCIS on right breast. A mastectomy was the only option because of size with a SLNB. Luckily lymph nodes were clear but the size was twice what they thought - 10 cms! 
Also the biopsy post mastectomy showed some micro invasions. Triple negative so no hormone treatment but I did have radiotherapy for 5 days. Treatment finished mid August. I’m now trying to recover and put it behind me but still have some swelling/ puffiness under arm and across the scar which is driving me nuts! I’ll keep doing those exercises in the hope, one day, I’ll no longer feel like there's an apple in my armpit
Do you have a treatment plan yet?

Nothing as of yet, I’m waiting to see the breast clinic. This Thursday regards to my results of my MRI and CT scan. They have said I will have to wait 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment with the oncologist

Hi I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago n saw surgeon last week have been so matter of fact about it , luckily stage 1 my lump is right breast lower left quadrant n he told me last week due to where it is I then need partial reconstruction using skin underneath my breast , now waiting for pre op n date , it’s all the waiting inbetween is awful , you will find lots of support here xxx 

Hello Wisey254    pleased to meet you, just a shame it was here if you know what I mean …

There’s no two ways about it, the waiting is horrid. I really hope your appointment at the breast clinic on Thursday goes well and that you get your scan results. Do let us know how it goes.

Hugs xx

Thank you so much, the feeling of dread is sickening x

its so hard, i thought mastectomy that we never saw coming would sort it, then move on, but like so many of us, chemo now booked 6th dec, thats christmas on hold, the waiting, worrying is horrific, and each time finding out something else is going on, never felt any thing like this in our lives.

trying to be strong but with the 6th imminent, bloods on 4th, and various appointments left right and centre, so hard to have a day off of it all

again hugs and love to you all xx