Hello @viking1, so sorry for your diagnosis but you have come to the right place for support. All the amazing and strong ladies and men here share different diagnosis and treatment but have one thing in common - we have all been where you are and truly understand what you are going through. It is such a whirlwind at first, so much information coming at you and everything moves so fast. With good reason - we have cancer.
I was diagnosed with 13mm invasive ductal carcinoma on 20 July last year and had a left nipple sparing mastectomy with immediate silicone implant on 1 August. I remember going home after first being told and just feeling sick knowing it was inside me. I couldn't even feel it but couldn't wait to get it out. Even waiting 10 days seemed like forever.
I'm only small breasted so a lumpectomy wasn't a good option and I'm happy with my choice.
I was fortunate that my cancer was stage 1, grade 1, ER/PR 100%, HER2 neg. so no chemo or radiation needed, just hormone blockers.
Have a talk to your surgeon and explain how you feel. You'll be told if there is a sense or urgency.
Wishing you all the best, it does get easier to accept once you get your full pathology results and have a treatment plan.
Sending a hug, we are all here for you. Jane xx
