Just found out 4 days ago

You may want to look at the main site, which has a section about helping you understand your diagnosis.  There is a lot of great information there.

Big hugs and sorry you got this news.  Are you meeting soon with a breast specialist to discuss your next steps?  From what VERY little I know, it would be tough to guess just from this part of the report what they'll decide as far as treatment, but hopefully they will meet with you soon to lay out a plan.  I know I always feel better if there's a plan, even if I don't particularly like the plan!

Hi DDOL.  Great response from ziggypop.  These sisters are all awesome!    I had mentioned to you about taking a journal to write down information during your appointment but totally forgot that our phones these days can record so definitely use it.    I also like the 'stay away from DR GOOGLE and would add to steer clear of any horror stories you may read, yes even here on BCo, as few of us react the same to treatments, meds, etc.

You know where to find me, here or elsewhere so don't hesitate at all.

DDOL, on any of the threads you browse you can ask any of the sisters anything.  You can also rant and scream because they have all been there and can relate and not beat you up. 

Praying for a good outcome (as much as possible) during your doctor visit.

It is overwhelming!  You will go through many stages of emotion and brain confusion because of all the information you will be digesting. I am sorry for the fear, pain and why me? you are feeling.  Know that you can let it all out on this site…open ears and hearts reside here.  We've all walked this path despite the "type" of breast cancer, stage or grade.  Love and hugs.  xo  

DDOL - It's really hard to hear & if I remember right my emotions were like a roller coaster ride from hell after being diagnosed. Take each day one at a time. You will find that you have strength that you never imagined and you'll find it because this is scary, but we're going to be here with you & it sounds like you have a great friend in patoo. You'll be okay. Many, many hugs. 

Good job spelling it out for her ziggypop. I think all of us agree this forum is a Godsend. Nowhere else can you whine, complain and ask questions with no fear of reprisal. You are right DDOL the non-BC cancer people don't understand what you are going through but to be fair what is the appropriate response when someone tells you they have BC? They so want you to be okay I think they think if they say it often enough it will happen. Plus they are scared of you having it and them getting it. Honestly sometimes I felt like a leper which I know is beyond ridiculous but its kind of like people backing away slowly when you tell them you have BC. I also understand the responses they detected it early so....of course we all believe that; its what keeps us going. I was in a fog when I was first DX. I was braced for it though and just went through the motions until after my surgery. You are in the early phase of this - yes it is a nightmare - which I think the vast majority of us agree is the worst...the proverbial waiting. Once you have more information and surgeries, etc., have been decided the process will move along more quickly. My advice to you, I know just what you need someone else dispensing advice, is lean on family and friends for support. Let me throw in prayer(not a zealot) which will find that courage you never knew you had. I bet none of us thought we could endure this either but yet here we are and you will be too. Keep us posted and keep the faith. Diane

DDOL - Small, contained, and treatable.  All good things, as far as bc goes.  I think you may need to run out and buy a lottery ticket.  Glad that it wasn't something much worse.  (Of course better would have been not having this beast at all... but as The Rolling Stones said years ago, 'You Can't Always Get What You Want', but in here you'll get what you need.)  Stay strong and let us know how it goes....