Hi there - I have been hovering in the wings since my diagnosis, and I am already grateful to this group for the support I have seen and the questions that have been answered, so I thought it was time to join you.
I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, which is oestrogen & progesterone receptor positive, but HER2 negative. One biopsied lymph node was also positive for cancer. I am between mammograms and picked up one lump myself, then the second one was discovered at my first appointment. I went expecting “nothing to worry about” to having mammograms, ultrasound and biopsies, then the news that it was very likely to be cancer. Then the waiting, that feels like forever, but now my surgery is booked in for 3rd December (lumpectomies and some of the lymph nodes). After the initial shock, I am now relieved to be booked in for surgery - although very nervous. Trying to take one step at a time, but also overthinking everything!
Hi Teedee,
I had the same diagnosis as you in May this year.
I had my lumpectomy and sentinels removed in June, I was grade 3 so required chemo July to September. Then radiotherapy October. I am now on daily Letrozole for 5 years and to have bone infusions 6 monthly for 3 years.
It's a worry all the waits fir results and treatments to start. I shared my time line to demonstrate how quickly you move from one treatment to the other.
It's hard to stay positive and not to over think it's a horrible word. I could say the word cancer out loud to begin with I was so shocked and scared. But treatments are great nowadays. Iam now at the other side and getting stronger every day. I am also going back to work in January.
Take one step at a time, be kind to yourself. Give yourself little treats and do things to distract your thoughts that give you some pleasure.
I wish you well with your treatment and happy to answer any questions if I can.
You can do this 
xx
