Hi - I found out on Tuesday that I have breast cancer, had 3 biopsy’s taken and a seed thing implanted for the second mammogram so that they can identify things better ? I’m waiting 7-10 days for the formal results and I guess the plan going forward.
I was suprised they told me there and then but the consultant said he was 90% positive it was cancer and apparently he’s been doing it long enough to know. I’ve been on HRT for about 18months ( tbh I’d prob be in jail now if it wasn’t for the patches!!) and I’m scared more that i might have to come off them. I really wasn’t in a good space before then. I guess there is a way to deal with everything, I’m just looking for how.
Spent the night prowling the house, making cups of tea and doomscrolling both Tik Tok and Google…not recommended. The only question I have is how do you switch your brain off ??? I haven’t thought about and talked about nothing else and even when I try to distract myself…..BAM, my brain reminds me, just in case I’ve forgot. I also just sit a look at everyone just living their lives like I did before, but life has changed now. Xx
Hi Sam74
Welcome to the forum, I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum.. I'm sorry to hear you are waiting on a confirmed breast cancer diagnosis. The seed they implanted is so that they know where the cancer is so that they can remove it when you have your operation. They will no doubt recommend that you come off hrt as it can cause cancer. They may be able to suggest an alternative to hrt to you to help with the menopause symptoms, that's one of the questions you can ask at your results appointment.
I've been diagnosed with breast cancer twice, the first time just over five years ago and second time over two years ago and after having treatment I am now cancer free and have been for just over two years.
Wishing you the best of luck with whatever comes next for you.
Best wishes
Daisy53
