Hi Radarfan,

you on the right path, no matter the outcome - if it is nothing, and we all have to remember that the majority are, then you will be calmed, and if it is a more pressing outcome then you gain the treatment that you need.

the waiting is difficult, for sure.

i am on 'my last sleep' before my test results tomorrow, and at times my mind races - for tomorrow my world could change, but I take comfort from being on the right path. (I won't lie, at times I'm a nervous wreck!) 

keep things as real and normal as possible, tell a few people what you are going through, that way you can get support, and not wear out one person with your worries.

ive told my work, owing to the time needed for the appointments, and that as a single parent I'm facing it a little alone - they have been so supportive, and even offered someone to drive me there if needed. Do reach out - people will want to support you x

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really hope you get the news you want tomorrow, will be thinking of you.

I have been trying to keep everything as normal at home with routines and such and next week's half term so that will definitely keep me busy.

This page seems so supportive  

Always here to listen x

Really hope you got good news today x

Hi Radarfan,

thank you for thinking of me.

so, my results...breast cancer stage 2, other results to come back to determine treatment pathway - they are on Monday, but regardless my surgery is booked for 19/03.

it is calming to know what I am dealing with, and my plan, and that of my consultant is that I will have finished my treatment by Christmas.

it wasn't exactly the best of news, BUT let me be clear, finally having a plan is better than no idea of the way forward.

im here for you, you can say anything you want to me, you greatest ever fears, or even a joke - humour can be found.  

Be thinking of you x

I am glad you have a plan now and can be working towards an end goal. 

That's a really good way of breaking it down into manageable chunks with the three week blocks. In one go seems overwhelming but small chunks seems much more doable. 

Thank you so much for your kind words 

Always here to lend an ear as well x

Got a call this morning. Saying my results are back early and I can go to clinic tomorrow and get the results. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing but my mind's in overdrive now. I have an early morning appointment tomorrow so at least I won't have to wait to long at the hospital hopefully.

Turns out I do have cancer. Found a 27mm lump. Waiting back for histology for more information. Just had a mammogram and waiting for a blood test. MRI in a few weeks then we can make a plan. Nothing in my lymph nodes as far as they can tell so that's something.