I received by biopsy results on Christmas Eve, stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. GREAT!I was given a referral which was marked urgent and sent to the surgeon and told to call them on 28th December. That was a wonderful Christmas period, NOT. But once I thought I could get the ball rolling I felt a bit better. I rang to find they are closed until 9th January, and so is the other surgeon I am referred to. I cannot find anyone open, the GP is sweet but not helpful and I am going quietly mad.The receptionists say that is a problem at this time of the year, which is not helpful and I feel like screaming at them. This is cancer here, it doesn't pause for the Christmas period.Another 10 days waiting to even get to find someone let alone get an appointment.Keeping busy helps for a while but I just hope to heaven it is not progressing while I wait, it has already been over 3 weeks of tests and scans since I found it.I am so glad to have just found this site.

Hi Unicornkisses!!!! So sorry to hear you have found yourself here!! I totally hear you, timing is everything isn't it? Now you say you are Stage 2 IDC, this is just from the Biopsy. The hardest part is the waiting absolutely, but take a deep breath and know this for certain, the time between now and then is going to be OK! The Surgeon will most likely order a Lumpectomy based purely on those results, and until you get those results you won't have a definitive pathology. The biopsy is only a guide, so you will get a much better picture once that has happened. I know its incredibly hard with the urgency of it, but it really will be ok. Ive had BC twice in 5yrs, 2 major lumpectomies, radiation, tamoxifen, chemo and now Arimidex. If there is anything I can help with or answer, ask away!!! Hugs Melinda xo

Hi Unicornkisses. Sorry you had to join us here on this network but I am glad you did. The ladies here were such a comfort when I was first diagnosed at the end of last year. I was beside myself with worry because like you the christmas holidays interfered with the commencement of my treatment. I didn't have surgery until 5 weeks after diagnosis. Chemo started 10 weeks after diagnosis. The waiting is the worse!!! Take a deep breath. I know it won't take the anxiety away but trust me, a few deep breaths certainly help. Unfortunately it is out of your hands at the moment. It won't progress that much in 2 weeks. I know it doesn't feel like that, but I was told it won't make a difference with that little extra you have to wait. Once the ball starts rolling however it will be a whirlwind of appointments. For now, as you wait, take time to take stock. Do something nice for yourself even though I am guessing you'll be consumed with worry. It will help you later on. This is just something you cannot change at the moment, so take charge of what you can control. Go out. Do something nice. And come on here and rant all you want. We are here with you every step of the way. I pray that you get an appointment as early as possibleKeeping you in my thoughtsNadine

I have to agree with Nadine here! she is absolutely right, in 2 weeks it really wont change at all, so step at a time, we certainly are all here to help! Melinda

Thank you, ladies for your input. I will be leaning on you for a while, I think. My husband is great but overwhelmed too. I will take your advice and take the time to prepare for when the appointments start. I did not realise that the first biopsy was only an indicator. I am not sure that is reassuring. I have been told for so many years that I was low risk, no family history etc that it has come as a big shock. When I can concentrate for a few minutes I will read through some of the other posts related to mine and take in what is said. I am sorry too that you both have been through it before and hope you feel it helps to pass on your knowledge.

Ask away there is an enormous amount of wonderful ladies here sharing their experiences and encouragement xo I only had my Mum who had Breast Cancer, no other family history at all and I didnt meet any other criteria of being higher risk at all for it. Luckily Id been getting Mammos at my Mums insistence in my mid 30's my first diagnosis was in my early 40's, then at the 4yr mark last year. Its a terrible thing, and doesn't discriminate and strangely stats say only 5-10% is inherited. You're going to be OK! xx

Just diagnosed but cannot even contact a surgeon until 9th January. Stress levels high.

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Kathyjane
Member
9 years ago
hi from me too... I was diagnosed on June 6th last year and it was 6 weeks till i found the Surgeon I was happy with and 2 more weeks until my operation...unfortunately it is a time thing but it is not like it has to be done the next day... take the time to make sure you exhaust all your options.. i was looking at a mastectomy, then a mastectomy with and expander then this and that.... well I found a surgeon who offered me a bilateral reduction.. I went from a DD to a B cup but i have my own boobs and no cancer... i have kept my nipples and had one node involved so chemo and radiotherapy. but i had choices .. be content in what you want .. there are options out there and make the right one for you...
Mima
Member
9 years ago
Thanks everyone for your good wishes. Yes it is a relief but this is one step on the journey we are all on. This has changed my life forever. The risk of recurrence will always be there, but for now I'm determined to put it out of my mind and enjoy whatever the future brings. Had great fun discussing and planning shore tours with my daughter yesterday for our upcoming cruise in 9 days.

Will think about radiotherapy after I get back.

@melclarity diagnosis was IDC stage Ia but surgeon said he would not consider hormone treatment at this stage as it had such a low mitotic level of 1. He did say he would take it to his team meeting on Tuesday though. So will see. Also HER2 results still pending.
Unicornkisses
Member
9 years ago
What excellent news! I am so happy for you, I hope you can now relax and enjoy your cruise.
RNSW
Member
9 years ago
Great news! Have a wonderful time on the cruise :) :) :)
Unicornkisses
Member
9 years ago
What excellent news! I am so happy for you, I hope you can now relax and enjoy your cruise.
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Best news ever! Woo hoo!
socoda
Member
9 years ago
Mima - sorry - bloody auto correct!!! Grrrr
socoda
Member
9 years ago
Yayyyyyyyyy Mina!!!! That is brilliant news. Xx
primek
Member
9 years ago
Fantastic results
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
9 years ago
Woooo hoooo such great results Mima, so happy for you. Amongst so many who are not so fortunate it is wonderful to hear of a happy outcome, congratulations. Enjoy a celebration tonight and your well deserved cruise, Jane xx