Hello, following an USS and biopsies I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2 with lymph node involvement. I am utterly devastated. The plan is surgery mid-January, definitely radiotherapy, probably chemo (dependent on pathology). I have also been started on tamoxifen which I will take for 10 years.
I am finding it so hard not to spiral - analysing every ache and pain, convincing myself it’s worse than they think. Part of this is due to nothing happening - no treatment yet, surgery is 5 weeks away, they don’t want scans etc. Is this normal?
Hi katy
Welcome, and I’m sending a big hug your way
I was diagnosed month ago grade 3 in the lymph node stage to the breast. I’ve had a CT and MRI scan came back all clear, but an abnormality was showing up on my spine so I had to have a pet scan. I told him I had problems with my back for years and I’ve been meditating with this. I was totally freaking out but unknown was very emotional. I’ve got the results last Thursday and there’s no spread which I’m absolutely buzzing about like you. I think all the aches and pains or something worse than it is. You’ve got to remember, this is emotionally and physically draining on your body before even starting treatment
Your mind is playing tricks on you and you think of the West I know I sure did. I’m back down the hospital for 4 1/2 hour appointment to do with kidneys and radiation tomorrow and then the following day. I’m meeting with mycologist discuss the treatment plan
I think once you know what the plan is, your mind will start to settle I’ve been told it’s the most common breast cancer and it is curable. I too hope I will get through this and come out fighting and to make 2024 my year
please keep us all up-to-date how you’re getting on just remember you’re not alone in this xxx
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