On Friday I had it confirmed I have breast cancer.I
have 3 lumps which are in total around 8cm so its a large area. It's been suggested I have a mastectomy followed by radiotherapy. I am devastated and in complete and utter shock. I have an appointment on Tuesday to discuss it all further with the consultant. I can't believe this is happening, I love my boobs, the one thing I actually like about my body. Anyone else feeling the same?
I will see my oncologist next Tuesday. I am hoping they start tratment soon. I am really worried cancer may spread further. It doesnt seem it has spread to nodes but if they delay treatment it may do. Mine is stage 1 but grade 3 tumor which is aggresive.
Hi Mcfarla,
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 5th October last year, they also couldn’t see anything in my nodes. They suggested a single mastectomy but I pushed for a double. Like you I loved my boobs and as my bmi is over 30 (new covid guideline) I was not eligible for immediate reconstruction which I am now happy about.
I know it’s personal experience but I don’t mind my flat chest at all I know later on I will have a reconstruction but I was so scared and turns out it wasn’t overly bad.
im sorry you find yourself where none of us want to be x x
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, yes it is scary. I was told today I have 2 lumps and it has gone to the lymph node. I have scan and MRI on wed and hopefully it hasn't spread. Then chemo will begin. Its a road we have no choice but to travel down and I am scared because this is something I never imagined happening to me. Does anyone! There is alot of love an support out there you are not alone. Sending you a hug take care x
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