Breast cancer fear

I am glad you got through this hurdle, there will now be a little more waiting. First will come results, then, if it is indeed cancer they will give recommendations for treatment. If you have someone who can go with you to that appointment, that would be good. An extra set of ears, that might have a different set of questions, and a note pad is super helpful. These appointments are a lot of information coming at you at once.
How did the biopsy go?

Hi I know how you feel I had a 3.2 cm biopsy isn't that bad. They numb you first. Waiting is hard try to stay busy. One step at a time you will get to the other side. Best wishes and complete healing. ❤️

When I found my lump, I immediately got scared, but knew I had to have it looked at. Went to my Dr. and had a biopsy done. It came back cancerous. Now, keep in mind I was 65 years old and had NEVER had any type of serious illness. No surgeries, still have my tonsils, no kids,......I did break my arm when I was little, but really don't remember much of that. So now, here I am looking at chemo, radiation and surgery. I was petrified so I know how you feel. Here's the first thing............my chemo nurses were extremely kind and very friendly. So, that helped. The same with radiation. Very nice, sweet people and friendly Dr. My cancer surgeon was a women who was extremely kind and friendly and explained everything in simple English. My husband was with me at all times and that helped. People are very helpful in these situations and try to help (usually) as much as possible. You will be surprised at all the friends and family that will come to your side. Don't let your mind wander........just take it as it comes. Sending lots of prayers your way!!!

I was diagnosed February 2024 3cm tumor removed and radiation for 15 days no lymph nodes but i guess i had lymphovascular they said it was removed with surgery and now on arimidex for 5 yrs now I'm worried about recurrence.

No it's not bad they numb the area first.

I like that..." Officially my worst time in life". I'm half thru' my chemo treatment of 5 months, bald and depressed. Put all the strong words behind it and it still boils down to a bum deal. I had events to host, grandkids to play with, a life.... that is all behind me without me participating.
I know... be thankful, it could be worse. Really? Actually, it really could be worse and I best not tempt whoever decides who gets cancer and who doesn't. Staying strong doesn't seem like a choice... I just show up when I'm supposed to.
I wish benzodiazepines and so many antidepressants didn't seem to negatively affect overall survival.... or I'd be on something. As it is, I don't drink, smoke, or eat bad food... and I forgot how to laugh. Not good...

I’m sorry you are having such a hard time. It is tough for even the strongest among us. You are half way through to the other side. I’m sure the people you love and love you are rooting for you. I have had friends go through this and though my cancer treatment doesn’t include chemo, I have seen its challenges and despair. In the end you will come out of it and look at it in the rear view mirror. Sending hugs.

Upon learning of my diagnosis, a gentleman on a committee with me, took me aside and gave me some advice. It was to find something to laugh hard at every day. I settled on facebook clips of Johnny Carson, Carol Burnett and Tim Conway and a British man named Michael ? who interviews kids. Sometimes I laugh outloud so hard all by myself. It gives me those few minutes of fun. The clips of animals and babies are laughable too. Check it out.

I just found out a week and a half ago that I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I told my husband, my mom and my boss...no one else yet. Sometimes I am filled with emotions and other times I "forget" I have cancer... I feel like maybe I am still in a little bit of shock. It is very comforting to know there is a group like this to connect with others who have lived the experience.

@mygoodgirls

Dear friend:

I am saddened upon reading your post, my heart with prayers go out for you and your loving family...

Life throws curve balls at us from time to time, isn't it?! We all feel your pain and sympathize with your anxiety, for we all experienced this early stage of diagnosis of BC. Sometimes someone else's experience may reduce our own anxiety. In my personal case, my PCP found that mass of BC during my annual physical exam right at her office and referred me to diagnostic Mammogram and Ultrasound. Due to the fact that I have category D of dense breast, my annual Mammogram that was done 9 months prior didn't show anything abnormal. So my PCP drew a picture that clearly identified where that mass was located in her referring document. I am very grateful to my wonderfully caring PCP for her walking extra miles with me! In fact, the diagnostic Mammogram still showed nothing abnormal at that time, and the technician that performed the ultrasound told me that she couldn't see anything abnormal until she specifically focused on that exact spot that my PCP identified, then a MRI confirmed it later on. The gratitude in my heart provided me with peace of mind and calmed any anxiety in my heart, for I was grateful for my PCP catching this mass in time. You are probably in the process of researching and finding the best care team to treat you right now. I pray that you gain peace of mind by realizing that you've done everything in your control to take good care of yourself. Please be patient with yourself and your care team, and keep your daily life as normal as possible by doing whatever gives you joy and taking one day at a time. Surely you'll be fine by walking through this journey step by step with hope, peace, and love from above!

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, my comrade; you are not alone because you've found us and you have all of us behind you. Best wishes to you all on the journey ahead!