Results day

Hi Dee974 , so glad you’re feeling happier! The waiting is definitely the pits. Now you know what you are dealing with and what they’re going to do to evict the beast. Love and hugs, HFxx 

Hi Dee, 

I agree I felt much calmer when I had all the details and a treatment plan. I struggled at first with the thought of having 8-10 weeks off for treatment and was continually counting in weeks ( and asking if I could work inbetween).  But the reality is there are so many things to consider that after a while I gave up counting the weeks as I’ve had to listen to my body and focus on recovery.
It’s quite common to maybe have to have a second op if margins aren’t clear and radiotherapy does take it out of you along with the oestrogen blockers. My diagnosis was similar with a very small tumour and lower DCI’s. Treatment 2 x lumpectomy and 10 sessions of radiation.This was diagnosed on 7th Feb and all my treatment was finally finished mid May. My plan was to go back to Work in June then July but I’ve now had to put this off and focus on my recovery. 
I go out and about and doing well but when I do too much my energy levels crash ! Some days I feel like I could run a marathon but it’s very short lived so even going back to work part time I’ve had to accept I’m not ready for just yet. I consider myself very lucky it was caught so early and went through the process in a very positive way but accepting the fatigue has probably been the hardest part for me . 
Good luck and stay positive but most importantly listen to your body and rest when needed X

Hello,  glad that you now have a diagnosis and a plan in place.  Don’t deny any of your feelings as they go from highs to lows.  
I am a high energy person too but did do what my surgeon and radiation oncologist recommended and it all went well.  I have 2 more years of hormone blockers but keep on keeping on.  I exercise and eat well and deal with the side effects the best I can.  The hormone blockers are tough sometimes.

I had DCIS in one breast and stage 1 grade 2 IDC in the other one.  So 2 lumpectomies and radiation to both breasts (16 to each) and  a boost of 5 extra to the right one.  
Cancer sucks and changes you in many ways.  
Take care and sending all my positive vibes your way.  Positivity goes a long way.

Wow 10 weeks and I'm worrying about 3 weeks  my Boss has been great he's told me I've to take the time to heal and he's also giving me full pay..so that's one less thing to think about.. hope your doing ok sending hugs x

Thankyou for reply..yes I've heard the hormone blockers aren't pleasant..this is certainly going to fun..no hrt and to top it off the blockers ..my poor partner ..xx

Hi. At least you have a plan now and can deal with it head on. 

I’m glad you are calm about it, it’s all about mindset, stay positive.

Are you having a mastectomy? Is it 3 weeks of radiotherapy which is why you are having 3 weeks off work? I only ask because I feel like as soon as everyone gets the diagnosis they give up work. Like you I work and are always active. I decided it wasn’t going to take over my life and I wasn’t going to succumb to thinking I’m ill so I’ve had a mastectomy, lymph node removal op and 9 sessions of chemotherapy and I’ve not had one day off. Continue to be active and keep working, you can do this xx 

For sure.  Miss my hrt as sex was great now it is different and desire is gone.  Strange but feel like a pre pubescent girl !!  Menopause and cancer is great in YouTube and Dani Binnington has the best guests in too . I live in Florida but watch her all the time. Learn so much.  
IIt is time to bring out the sex toys!!

• Everyone is different and I suppose it depends on what your work is and how treatment and meds affect you. My only advice would be just to focus on the process then when it’s over give yourself a little time both physically and emotionally to see how you are before deciding your next steps. You got this x

Hi no luckily I'm just having the lump and some lymph nodes removed but because of my job head housekeeper 7 days a week it'll probably take 3 weeks before I'm ready to go back to work or drive.. having one week of radiotherapy once I've healed 6-8 wks later but still awaiting the HER2 result if that comes back positive I will need chemo first but the consultant was pretty sure it would be negativexx

Will definitely have to check it out ️