Hi all,
I found a lump in my breast early Sept. My GP referred me to the breast clinic for a mammogram. It turned out to be a cyst, but they found an area of concern so I needed ultrasounds and biopsy. Due to the location of the lump it took a few attempts/appointments to get the right spot.
No health professional at any point seemed concerned about cancer. I was told its likely an old cyst a few times. I think they were as shocked as I was when the biopsy results showed cancer.
I had the results Fri just gone. I was told that it's low grade, they caught it early, and it doesn't look like it's in my lymph nodes. I'm booked in for a lumpectomy on the 11th December. I will have radiotherapy but unlikely to have chemotherapy. I will know more after the lumpectomy but due to christmas I've been told it can take up to 5 weeks for the results which terrifies me.
I was told the cyst saved my life! I know the news could be so much worse and I do feel lucky to a degree, but it still feels pretty rubbish and mentally draining. I have told a few people and they all seem to play it down (if that's the right term). I feel like I can't say how I truly feel as I'm expected to feel strong because it's only low grade and caught early. Is this a common thing or am I just being sensitive in my shocked and scared state?
If you've read this far thank you! This is all very new to me so I hope it makes sense.
