Hello breast friends ^^
On Monday I was diagnosed with grade 2 lobular cancer in my left breast at 33. No known risk factors, no history of breast or ovarian cancer in the family so I wasn’t really monitoring for it.
Had some strange symptoms 6 months ago after my niece was born and I was very involved in the pregnancy and birth so I put them down to that. I feel so annoyed at myself now that I didn’t get them checked earlier, but I was distracted and I’m young, and a bit of a hypochondriac and every google search tells you cancer so I ignored it.
Eventually a nurse referred me to get tested after some mastitis (I’ve never been pregnant). Only a U3 on ultrasound, large 5cm (scary size) mass. I’ve had biopsies and an MRI so far. Waiting for a CT in a week and my treatment plan next Wednesday. All I know is it’s very oestrogen responsive which is a good thing.
I’m trying not to do too much research. But finding people on social media (Hank Green, Ann Russell) who have been through it seems to be comforting right now.
The wait is really hard, especially for my family. I’ve told everyone now and have so much support, but I feel guilty about what’s to come and how much help I’m going to need. I’m incredibly lucky that I’ve just moved back in with my parents.
I’m hoping to talk to some other people who get it. These forums seem really lovely. 
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