38 diagnosed today with breast cancer

Worried2

38 diagnosed today with breast cancer

Worried2

Today after the long memorial weekend I called my doctors office to check on my results. I was told she was out till tomorrow,  I told the nurse about the biopsy on Thursday and how I'm eager to know. Twenty minutes layer she called and said my doctor confirmed right breast cancer.  She should not tell me the severity of it until later tomorrow when she calls me with an appointment with the surgen.  The old worry is gone and a new one has come. Is it invasive?  Is it precancerous?  I'm worried but relieved. I've been asking for 5 years for a mammogram and was always denied due to my age. Finally I found a doctor who lietened to my concerns and now I will get the help I need

Basia

I am sorry you are here, but you are in the right place. Lots of great people and information here. I was 39 when diagnosed and I have been in your shoes. PM Me if you want to chat or have questions. 

Nan54

There is a lot of waiting and anxiety during those first few weeks as your doctors try to get all of the pieces to the puzzle - how big, how extensive, what type, etc. And a lot of decisions to make about surgery and treatment - a lot just comes at you all at once! Ask for something for anxiety if you need it and just try to take one day at a time. It's quite a bump in the road, there is no denying that. But, you will find a lot of great information, support, and reasons to be hopeful here! I was 37 when diagnosed about a year ago - please PM if you want to talk. And please keep us posted as you get more information. Hugs! 

mdg

The first few weeks are the hardest because there is so much unknown.  I am sorry you must join us but am glad you found us here for support and friendship.  Hang in there!  Hugs!

 

Morwenna

Sorry to hear your news.  

Even once you get the biopsy results, you don't get the whole picture until after surgery (mastectomy/lumpectomy) and possibly various scans.

The biopsy just gives a snapshot of the piece they got a sample of. Once they establish the exact type and stage you will know what your treatment plan is, and somehow most people are less anxious on the whole, once you feel that action is being taken.

Take care and hold on tight .. it can be a white-knuckle ride for sure! xx

Survivorofcancer31

I am 31 and feel your pain. I begged to have a mammo done for several years due to history with my mom of breast cancer. I had my mammo and then they ordered an ultrasound. Now I got a bi rads category 5 and they have ordered a biopsy ASAP. Hoping the best for you. 

RainDew

worried2 and survivor - I feel you both!

39 at dx in April. Been a really crazy few months, and I am still waiting...(BC has pushed me to new levels of patience, whether I like it or not ;-)

I'm still riding the roller coaster, but the good news is it does get better - people kept saying that to me on April and I thought it was impossible, but it does. Everyone is different though, so be kind to yourselves.

Hoping for good outcomes for you both.

Rain

Anonymous

I'm also sorry for what you are going through.  My friend is going through something similar right now and she asked about the Reiki i do.  And then I thought to come here and offer my services.  I do Reiki distance healing if you or anyone dealing with this would like to find out more information about Reiki or if I can be of help any other way you can reach me through my website:  www.free-psychic-insight.org

sending you peace and blessings,

Lisa