Just been diagnosed with grade 2 invasive carcinoma and in one lymph node. It has been a challenging few weeks. Trying to get my head around all the appointments. Scans and treatment options

Hi Mucca,

Welcome to the forum.

I also have breast cancer grade 3.

Have had lumpectomy and chemo now having radiotherapy and started on Letrozole.

It's difficult at first to understand it all and come to terms with it.

Once you have a treatment plan you feel a bit more in control.

Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to process it.

Discuss all treatment options with your team and family.

Wishing you well with your recovery please keep us updated xx

Thank you Missymolly 

I'm going through scans now and team appointment is in November x

Hi Mucca,

I had a lumpectomy some months ago and lymph nodes removed (stage 1-2), I finished my radiotherapy recently and have now been told I am clear. It is a shock when you are told, but it is important you take a bit of time to let it register and sink in. The strides made in modern cancer medicine these days is amazing and they can do so much for you. However, there is so much you can do for yourself too.

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, help with benefits, bills, open 10-4 Mon-Fri for coffee and chat and lots more. 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. Whatever you do, do not visit Dr Google as there is so much conflicting information, your head will spin and it will stress you out, listen to your medical team and ask your breast cancer nurse as many questions as you want. Also, you get great support on here.

I know it’s hard sometimes, but try and keep as positive as you possibly 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.

Keeping fingers and everything crossed for you.

Take care and big hugs.xxx