Newly diagnosed breast cancer

Mel1 2 hours ago

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Hello everyone,

I was diagnosed last Friday with breast cancer, they have said it's small and treatable. I have since then had lymph node biopsy and a breast MRI. Had a call yesterday to say they need an MRI of my liver now as they can see something but don't think it's sinister just that they need a clearer picture! This has now sent me on a very dark path thinking it has spread everywhere and that I'm now not going to see my daughter grow up! How did you all cope with the first lot of tests until a plan was given? Also when did you get told what stage it is?

Thank you in advance for your replies.

Missymolly 2 hours ago

Hi Mel1,

Welcome to the forum. The waits and not knowing are horrendous. However they have told you it's small and treatable so try to keep that in your head. The scan of your liver could just be some fatty tissue and unrelated.

After my biopsy it was about 10 days when I got a call go tell me the type and grade. The doctor at this point also informed me of possible treatment plan re chemo and radiotherapy. I think it was a further 2 weeks till I seen the oncologist then commenced my chemo the week after.

Please be kind to yourself. Try to distract yourself with nice treats at this time whilst waiting.

Once you know type and treatment plan in place you will take control again and focus on that.

I wish you well in your treatment and recovery. Happy to answer any questions I can if helpful xx

Darlek 2 hours ago

Hi Mel1

I agree with Missymolly. The waiting is horrible. For me, once I had my full diagnosis and treatment plan I felt in more control and was able to focus on getting through the treatment. I to had a bit of a scare when I had a CTscan and they saw lesions on my liver however a further MRI showed nothing sinister. Stay positive and hope the results are ok for you.

Sending you lots of positive thoughts.

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