Newly diagnosed

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Hello. 

I found a lump in my right breast and went to the GP straight away. I had my 2ww appointment on 1st April and had 2 mammograms, an ultrasound and biopsies taken from my breast and under my arm. 

I was told at that appointment there is cancer in my breast and in three lymph nodes under my arm. I had a CT PET scan on the 9th to see if it has spread further. I have an appointment with the consultant this Wednesday to discuss the results of the biopsies and scan and hopefully find out what treatment I will be having. 

I’ve tried to be positive and I think everyone around me believes I’m taking it really well but I’m so scared it’s spread that I’ve convinced myself it has now. I’ve got so many aches and pains and constant ringing in my head. It’s probably all coincidental but I can’t help worry it’s a sign it’s spread.

I’m so eager for my appointment so I know what the road ahead looks like but also scared of what my future will be.

  • It’s such a shock to the system and the waiting is very stressful. You do imagine the worst. Your cancer is unique to you and they need time to access your needs and treatment. It not  easy waiting well done for trying to keep positive and we try to be brave for others around us. Talk about how you feel with someone close to you and don’t be afraid to ask for help or someone to be with you at all appointments as they are a good backup. Record your appointments if allowed it helps for you to go over them. You are numb and can’t remember everything they say to you. 
    hope this helps a little… x x x