Hello,
new to the group, but have found the conversations & support hugely helpful over past 5 weeks - thank u I’m 51, just over 5 weeks ago I found a breast lump - mammograms, biopsies and mri later confirmed mixed ductal lobular cancer - apparently this type is quite rare? MRI suggested more spread beyond lump than initially seen on scans but not in chest wall so booked for mastectomy on Monday - my ultrasounds and mri both show no involvement of lymph nodes but this will be assessed further by node biopsy - absolutely petrified it’s elsewhere but trying to remain positive 
Hi there Passengerlass 
I had a bilateral mastectomy in Jan, and like you had a mix of ductal and lobular in both breasts.
It's alot to take in isn't it! My advice, whilst easier said than done with so much information to compute, is to try to take things one step at a time rather than thinking too far ahead and talk to your breast care team - mine have been amazing, and made me feel like no question was too silly and that every emotion I was going through was completely normal.
I found the mastectomy and recovery much easier than I'd expected, so I hope it all goes well for you on Monday xx
