Hi new here just had needle biopsies yesterday and told it was cancer and now beside myself waiting for appointment to see consultant will be in about 3 weeks , really struggling right now xx
Hi I’ve just had result of biopsy yesterday so at base 1 in this. I feel I need to learn through other people’s experiences to help me. I need an MRI to determine full extent of hormone receptive cancer. I found a hard mass in my right breast which appeared from nowhere! I regularly check my boobs as you do and to find a lump was frightening- has anyone had similar experience. Been told it’s stage 1 - it’s treatable - it’s Primary - need op to remove - await to see if it’s HER2 ? Any info of similar experience I welcome xx
Hi, yes I had the same experience. Had my biopsy on the 20th May they told me then it was cancer. Results on the 30th informed me it was HER2. Had a lumpectomy and removal of nodes yesterday. To get results via telephone on the 30th of the node biopsy. Depending on biopsy results will determine next stage of treatment. Once they know things move along pretty quickly. I'm only a couple of steps of treatment in front of you. It's anxiety provoking but we can fight it. Xx
Hi Yogiwarrior
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 your mri.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Hi Yogiwarrior,
I had a lumpectomy nearly two months ago and two lymph nodes removed., this was after having an X-ray, ultrasound and three biopsies and given the same results as you. They have now told me they got it all and I’m clear, but I still start my five days radiotherapy next week. This is just to make sure there are no stray cancer cells. It is a shock when you are told and it is important you take a bit of time to let it register and sink in.
You have made the first big step by finding the Macmillan site, also do visit your nearest Macmillan centre, a list is on here, or ring them on 0808 808 0000, they are superbly helpful and give you lots of great info, do walks, talks and lots more. Whatever you do, do not visit Doctor Google, does you no good whatsoever. Please also get a good support structure in place, family, friends, good work colleagues, I’ve lived on my own for nigh on forty years, but realised you can’t do this on your own. I also go for a short walk every day (British weather permitting) and do a daily diary, this is mega helpful, as it gets everything off your chest and out of your system. It is important during the day to keep yourself occupied, hobbies, interests etc., it stops you from dwelling on what is going on. You may also find it beneficial to listen to a meditation podcast, they really help you to relax especially when you are trying to get to sleep. I use one called ‘Go Gently’ by Christine Elizabeth Smith, it does a lot for me.
I know it’s hard sometimes, but try and keep as positive as possible can, have positive people around you and dump the negativity, above all, be kind to yourself - I promise you, you will get through this. You are never alone and can always come and chat to us shower in here.
Hi Hope its ok to join in
Your stories are so similar to mine
Found a lump in right breast 3 weeks ago (having had a clear mammogram in January!). I assumed it was a cyst which I have had before. So skipped in by myself not fretting. What a mistake! Mammogram showed not much but the ultrasound got very serious very quickly. Theres a lump which is definately not a cyst, suspected malignant. 15mm big. scan report says axial clear and not in dermis. Had a biopsy there and then. Waited to see the doctor who has told me its 90% cancer. Feel like he's just given me a week (biopsy appointment next tuesday) to get my ducks in a row. Seriously out of body stressed! Feel like I can cope with it for myself but I think about my kids and family and want to be sick. Just in complete shock. Am in 50s fairly fit no family history - just shows it can hit anywhere.......what a leveller.
Lovely to read your positive energy - amazing
Hi Boobybabe2,
It's a shock right enough. Difficult for our families especially kids to deal with. Take one step at a time. I was the same believed it to be a cyst however how wrong was I. The waiting it the worstLiving between appointments. I had my operation yesterday, now waiting to see if in lymph nodes. Fingers crossed its not. Keep fighting
I find his forum helpful as everyone at different stages of treatment can reassure you and share their experiences xx
Hi Missymolly,
You’re so right about the forum, we’re all here to help each other and it’s great we can give that support.
I do hope your operation went well and fingers crossed for great results.xx
Feel like it just won’t sink in. Having read what a category 5 means on my ultrasound report, I know I’m going to be told it’s cancer on Tuesday. Now I just want to know what kind it is and if it’s spread. I’m flopping between freaking out inside and then trying to keep cool.
when did you tell family / children/ friends may I ask?
my husband obviously know as do a couple of close friends. Don’t know how to go about telling my children …..
Hi c22, hang in there the wait between visits is the hardest. Our minds wonder to worst case scenarios. Which isn't always the case. I go from feeling I've got this to what if I'm a ticking time bomb now.
I told close family and friends to start with. I only told kids when I had a treatment plan. I wanted to be able to say this is what I have but this is how we are going to treat it. I haven't told the 9year old or 4 year old just the teenagers. I told the wee ones I had a wee op they seemed to accept that.
You will know your family and how much they need yo know and when. I didn't want them worrying.
Fingers crossed all goes well. We can fight this together xx
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