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Hi I had a mammogram, followed by an ultrasound and a core biopsy last Friday and today saw the specialist and found out I have Invasive lobular breast cancer, possibly stage 2. Not all results have c...
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Hi @RenataW Sorry you had to join us here but you will find so much support and know you are not alone. Firstly, big deep breaths. You can do this. You are stronger than you think. Second, crying is okay. I doubt there are very many on here that didn't lose it when first diagnosed. It is very traumatic and I believe that crying gives us strength by letting it out so that we can move forward.
It is fantastic your doctor is doing the scans to make sure. Some doctors neglect to do this and leaves the person wondering if it has spread. Doing the scans puts our minds in a much better place in the long run. It sounds like you have caught it early and the doctor agrees. Whilst waiting for the scans, keep yourself busy. Make some meals to freeze for when you really can't face cooking. Go out with friends and find someone you feel comfortable talking to. If you do not have anyone, find out who the McGrath Breast Care nurse is in your area as they will be able to reassure you. On top of that, you have us, and we are an awesome lot :D.
Sending you massive hugs. Some of the others will get on here with more practical advice. I can always remember one lady saying to me, pull up your big girl panties and you can do this. I told her my panties were already over my head and I couldn't pull them up any higher. Cry, scream, laugh, do whatever it takes to let it out and feel good about doing so. Look up the post called Friday Funnies, some of the posts are a bit dark but at least some will cause you to smile again.
It is fantastic your doctor is doing the scans to make sure. Some doctors neglect to do this and leaves the person wondering if it has spread. Doing the scans puts our minds in a much better place in the long run. It sounds like you have caught it early and the doctor agrees. Whilst waiting for the scans, keep yourself busy. Make some meals to freeze for when you really can't face cooking. Go out with friends and find someone you feel comfortable talking to. If you do not have anyone, find out who the McGrath Breast Care nurse is in your area as they will be able to reassure you. On top of that, you have us, and we are an awesome lot :D.
Sending you massive hugs. Some of the others will get on here with more practical advice. I can always remember one lady saying to me, pull up your big girl panties and you can do this. I told her my panties were already over my head and I couldn't pull them up any higher. Cry, scream, laugh, do whatever it takes to let it out and feel good about doing so. Look up the post called Friday Funnies, some of the posts are a bit dark but at least some will cause you to smile again.