Newbie & scared

I am a newbie x 2 weeks. It is invasive lobular carcinoma. My surgery for a lumpectomy with a larger margin is in 5 days. I am a RN who worked as an outpatient and my latest employment was a nurse in a inhouse hospice facility so I have seen and know more than I want so yes, I am not so scared of the diagnosis but it is the "Invasive" portion that I am scared about. I have read up on my diagnosis which probably is not be a good thing to do but I did it anyway. My surgeon oncologist said I will need radiation of unknown length of time and a anti-estrogen receptive oral therapy and I read for 5 to 10 years duration. How prone is metastasis disease with this oral medication route? Does anyone know the answer to my question.
I don't need an exact answer but I would like to see if one could tell me what they think.

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

Sorry you are dealing with this suddenly. Many of us have been there and are fine now!

You will meet with a surgeon and oncologist. Your biopsy will provide some information but the pathology after surgery provides more.

I bought the Mayo Clinic breast cancer book which I found helpful. But too much googling is not helpful! These days, for certain cancers, a test called the Oncotype is used to determine treatment and many of us avoid chemo as a result.

Keep us posted! The first days of waiting are the hardest. Once you have a plan you just do it. It has been 8 1/2 years for me now since my diagnosis.

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

Welcome to the club no one wanted to join, but we are all in this together, even if we aren’t together. 😁 some of us are newbies, but I lurk on this page just to attempt to bring comfort where I can. I am 20 years from my initial diagnosis. I have had a few hiccups along the way, but I am living life like someone left the gate open most of the time. My wish is for my journey to bring hope and encouragement to others.
I know waiting for results is hard and the day before surgery is an anxious kind of day, but I am waiting with you. You got this❣️
Will you come back and here and let me know how you are doing after surgery?

Hi everyone, Also new to this group. I recently posted about my lumpectomy which was on Aug 21st and tomorrow I have my reduction. I am 64 and was diagnosed on June 30th. E+ P+ HER2-. Stage 2 (in one node) Waiting for my oncotype score which should be here in about 8 days to determine whether or not I need chemo. Reading your comments has been a comforting support and I am grateful for all you "Club" members. Wishing you all happy days ahead.