Newly diagnosed

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Found a large lump, sent to breast clinic yesterday and it all feels a bit unreal.

i feel fine, but mammogram followed by scan and biopsy say different. Don’t get actual results for 2 weeks but the appointment that has been arranged is to discuss plan. I asked if it was definite and obviously they said no, but, very likely.

They were all so nice and I can’t really get my head round it. I am just the same as I have always been but family are all upset and that is the worst thing. I just want to live life as normal, out for lunch, drinks and everything whilst i can without tears, but I know it is so difficult for them all.

Why do I feel so normal and not even upset when everyone else is?

  • Hi , l am in the same situation . Everyone around me is crying,  l am positive and don't think about it.  I have 2 childrens to take care of them , so l don't have time actually to think for the canBlushr   ,l know is there and l can't do nothing . Living my life like is not there Blush. Found my lump in March , now in June l will have surgery to remove the whole breast.  But the life continues Wink

  • Hello there, im new here too 

    I wanted to share that I’m going through a similar situation. I confirmed yesterday that I have breast cancer, and it has spread to my lymph glands under my armpit. A few weeks ago, I visited the doctor to discuss a lump in my breast. When my doctor mentioned the cancer pathway, I freaked out and went into shock. 

    Two weeks later, I went for the tests, which were conducted at Derby Royal. The staff were very attentive, and I couldn’t have asked for more. During my examination, the surgeon noted that the lump was sizable, measuring about 5 cm. I had a core needle biopsy, and the whole experience felt surreal—it was like I was watching a dream unfold.

    Yesterday, I received the biopsy results, confirming the diagnosis of breast cancer and involvement of my lymph nodes. It all feels surreal and is hard to deal with, especially with everything they tell you. I’m trying to stay positive and take it day by day.

    It’s difficult to feel normal with so many appointments lined up, including an MRI and a CT scan, to see if the cancer has spread. It’s a world of uncertainty, and when I found out about my diagnosis, I passed out in shock. But youve got this 

  • Thanks so much just want to know exactly what I’m dealing with appointment next Thursday to discuss plan which scares me so much, suppose it becomes more real then. 
    Stay strong we’re all in this together 

  • Thanks for replying it’s nice to have others in same situation that understand, like you I’m just doing what I always do, maybe it’s denial, but worrying won’t change anything Relaxed