Newly diagnosed. A scared and confused

Sorry you have to join the club that nobody wants to be a member of, but I truly understand. I was diagnosed about three weeks ago, just found my surgeon on Thursday and am scheduled for surgery on Nov. 5th. I also have IDC, grade 3, but I also have at least one positive lymph node. That grade 3 thing is scary. How big is your lump? What about your estrogen/progesterone receptors? Some things are good, some not so much. I feel much better since I found my surgeon and a plan is in effect. You will too. Read everything you can, it helps. Best of luck on this journey.

Just diagnosed as well on Wed, DCIS Stage 0, both hormones positive. It was my 1st Mammo. Saw microcalcifications in a linear branching configuration left breast. Then biopsy now told cancer.

Seeing genetic counselor Wed & BS consult Thursday.

Ladies, this is so scary for sure! My mind is so overwhelmed! The scary decisions ahead!

If it makes anyone feel better, when I first began my cancer journey (Sept 2014), my oncologist told me that a wait of 6 weeks to get started with treatment is acceptable. So, you don't have to rush! I had aggressive Stage III IDC and it was in the lymph nodes. I ended up doing chemo first and then surgery and radiation. I know it feels like things are caving in and you just want the cancer out of you as quickly as possible. It is okay to slow down and get all of the info before making any decisions. I think I had ultrasound, biopsy, genetic testing, CAT Scan, Breast MRI, and PET scan prior to any plans being made for treatment. That time was soooooooo hard but looking back, I am thankful that the doctors got the information they needed before offering up options. For what it is worth, I appreciated doing the chemo first because I felt like I was doing something, I could feel that the tumor was shrinking, and it gave me time to research/think about surgical options. Be careful what you read on here before getting your information. You will scare yourself silly about things that may or may not even apply in your case. Hugs to you all. The best advice I can give you is to breath in, breath out, breath

Forgot to second what knittingPT said...The most important thing during the coming weeks is to get the testing you need so they can personalize the treatment for you. Days or even weeks seem like a long time when you hear the word "aggressive", but it is ok, and most important to have testing to set the best treatment plan for you.