Scared

FormerMember
FormerMember
  • 1 reply
  • 273 subscribers
  • 731 views

Recalled sept from mammogram 

had biopsy and the huge two week wait

bad news they said but ok dcis

had lumpectomy 

another two weeks

found small cancer and needed second op to check nodes

another two week wait

now talking chemotherapy not radiotherapy 

I’m so scared of all the treatment our future

4nov results

first they said don’t worry it’s ok then chemo talk

the waiting is the worst thing for me and I’m a dr google 

mcmillian suggested this site for me to join

x

  • Welcome.......

    The waiting is awful isn't it but you're nearly there....?

    I was in a similar position to you in 2015. The first plan did not include chemo but the analysis....triple negative.....eventually required it. It isn't pleasant but obviously it was thought necessary. It has probably helped keep the cancer away so I expect that is why they are now suggesting this route for you.

    As you say...don't google. Very outdated and scary. Ask your questions on this thread. Someone will have had a similar experience.Try to distract yourself by doing something nice between now and the results day. If you think the chemo is likely, you might want to freeze some soups or light meals. A lot of people lose their appetite during chemo because the drugs can change your taste. Join in some of the chatty  threads like Awake. There is humour there as well as more serious moments. I know you are worried but try to remember that your cancer was probably removed by the lumpectomy and future treatment is to stop it coming back. It seeems to be working for me at the moment which makes it worth some of the awful days chemo produced. The radiotherapy was thankfully problem free.

    I hope all goes well for you as you continue your treatment. The wait will finish, the treatment does end. There are many sucessfully treated posters on this site.

    Cyber hugs. Love Karen

    1. I