Breast cancer anxiety; enlarged lymph glands

In some ways it must be good to get the waiting over, and know what you face.
You are courageous and strong; you will get through this. One day at a time.
Sending you love and hugs!

My heart goes out to you MissMarple and I have sent you a private message.

Ah MissMarpleknows I'm so sorry but truly hope that the mastectomy will be enough. Just take one day at a time for now. It won't be easy but we will all stay here to hold your hand through the days and weeks ahead. Please know that you are not alone. Sending love and hugs. x

I know several people who have had a breast cancer recurrence. They were treated and still here years later.

GagaJo

I'm sorry that's the news you've had, MissMarpleknows. It is like a punch to the gut, isn't it?

However, stage 2 is not bad. They don't use the word 'cured' now, but 'treatable'.

Once you've done the treatement, you could well find you have a new lease of life. I definitely got that. Have worked in China, Spain & Switzerland since cancer. I wouldn't have dared before.

It's scary. Take a deep breath, and do it. One step at a time.

The team will refer to curative intent when stage 2.... with stage 4 cancer they will refer to treatable but not curable

Thankyou for letting us know, take care, and best wishes.

Good luck ? OP wishing you the very very best.....I've had primary breast cancer 3 times in the last 10 years.... I'm good now

Hello again dear friends,
A further update about my breast cancer & treatment. I had another appointment with the breast surgeon today during which I’ve had the date for a mastectomy procedure in early December. I’m very relieved to have a way forward. I want to thank you all for your support during this very stressful time of waiting for tests, & results of tests. It really has been a comfort and has made a huge difference to me.
So … thank you all, from the bottom of my heart!

Dear MissMarpleknows I too have recently been diagnosed with BC. Stage 1 grade 2 8mm early breast cancer picked up by screening and have my op too in early December. I'm a little younger than you at 57 but have been blown away by the quality and speed of the care and treatment I've received. Treatment options for BC are incredible and getting better all the time. Yours like mine was picked up by screening so "100% sortable" as my consultant said. I wish you well and am sure you will have a positive outcome. Trust your team as they want the best for you Much love xxx

I had biopsy in remaining breast yesterday had mastectomy 5yrs ago ,don't know what's in store yet I'm teary but hopeful today can you all keep your fingers crossed for me.

Jurassic and Hulahoop Wishing you all the very best from a breast cancer survivor.

I had a lumpectomy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy but had a recurrence in the same breast 4.5 years later and then had a mastectomy followed by years of Tamoxifen. I've been clear ever since - clocking up 23 years now. Take heart. I wish you both well.

Much love xx

Miss M and Hula - I'll follow your progress on this thread and cheer you both on quietly - well, you won't hear me but I will be cheering loudly - I don't do quiet!

Miss M you've had loads of support and so will you hulahoop, our Grans are a lovely lot.

I know so many more people that have survived cancer than not - the treatment these days is fantastic.

Do please keep posting, every day if you have to, I'll watch out for your posts and send as many good wishes and support and love through the ether as I can.....as will we all

Hulahoop; I’m thinking of you today, truly I am. My current experience here in North Wales has been one of real hope & optimism from all the professionals I’ve met. One tends to focus on the negatives (I know I have) but everyone in breast care says that situations like ours are what they deal with every day. Sending you my very best wishes as you attend the follow up appointments. ?

Thinking of you all, who are going through a difficult time and well done to those who have come out the other side

Thanks for replies my last cancer was very aggressive so hoping this isn't im trying to think positive telling myself I've done it once I can do it again ,just didn't want to?

I’ve sent you a private message Hulahoop?

LOUISA1523

GagaJo

I'm sorry that's the news you've had, MissMarpleknows. It is like a punch to the gut, isn't it?

However, stage 2 is not bad. They don't use the word 'cured' now, but 'treatable'.

Once you've done the treatement, you could well find you have a new lease of life. I definitely got that. Have worked in China, Spain & Switzerland since cancer. I wouldn't have dared before.

It's scary. Take a deep breath, and do it. One step at a time.

The team will refer to curative intent when stage 2.... with stage 4 cancer they will refer to treatable but not curable

They only ever used the word treatable with my Stage 3 cancer. Never curative.

Very best of luck.

This is a wonderful warm, support system - I should know they helped me out of my concerns last year. Do share, it helps.

Just wanted to say i found my lumps through self exam so keep checking ladies .

Update on my results I have grade 1_2 small hormone driven cancer in my remaining breast which is good news for me after last aggressive cancer in other .I have decided to have mastectomy so will be around Xmas time ,have to start tablets before .Take care all

The waiting is over Hulahoop, I understand your feeling of relief that your result is not a repeat of your last experience.
I’m so glad you feel that way. You can look forward with optimism. You & Jurrasic & I can see in the New Year with our surgery behind us. You are in my thoughts every morning when I access Gransnet & I’ll be thinking of you at Christmas time. Best wishes ?

My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 60. She had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, followed by tamoxifen treatment for five years. She was cancer free until 2003 when the cancer returned in the same breast. Stage 2. A single mastectomy followed and a little more radiotherapy - limited because she was close to the lifetime dose the first time round. She had some lymph glands removed from her neck and underarms which caused some problems with arm mobility, but after physiotherapy she was fine if a little restricted in movement. She’s now 91 and has had no recurrence. I hope this gives you some encouragement, and I wish you well with the surgery. As others have said, we’ll be holding your hand throughout and sending all the good vibes we can. Please come back and update us, and let us know how you’re getting on. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.?

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Hello All,
Another post on the occasion of my return home after my breast surgery yesterday. As predicted by my super consultant breast surgeon, I had a single mastectomy yesterday afternoon. Here I am to tell the tale after my very good experience. As I was on the afternoon list I presented myself mid morning & was signed in & prepared by kind & compassionate staff. Operation on time @ 3:30pm, recovering @ 5pm.
Here I am back home with a cup of tea by a welcome fire with my lovely daughter who picked me up earlier this afternoon.
It’s about 8/9 weeks since I asked you for reassurance about my condition and received so much help & kindness from many Gransnetters. It has made the ‘journey’ very much less worrying than it first seemed. Also, I feel I’ve made a connection with the caring people who’ve private messaged me. Thank you all.?

Best wishes and wishing you speedy recovery.