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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melclarity
Member
9 years ago
Oh Mima!! Thats wonderful news!! you really did get the best results you could have hoped for! So DCIS?? that's what I had my first diagnosis, its pre cancer, and I had to have radiation plus Tamoxifen for 5yrs. Enjoy the cruise! x
Mima
Member
9 years ago
Thanks for your support everyone it really helped
Results good,
if I had to have breast cancer apparently this tumour is the one to have!! :-) :-)
Very low grade, small and "lazy"
Margins clear and both lymph nodes clear. So all "gone", will still need radiotherapy but not even hormone tablets. Review at surgeon in 6 months but no mammogram for 12 months!! :-)

So now I can go on my cruise in 11days with another daughter and relax.
Yes I know I will have to have radiotherapy when I return but that will be just a "bump" in my journey followed by just surveillance for next 10 years hopefully!!
Mima
Member
9 years ago
Thanks for your support everyone, it really helped
Hopes_and_Dream
Member
9 years ago
Hi Mima, have been thinking of you and hope you got a good result this morning. Jane x
Butterfly_40
Member
9 years ago
Hi Mima,

That's my attitude as well, hoping for the best but prepare for the worst!

Good luck and wish you get a good result!

lots of love and hugs for you!
primek
Member
9 years ago
Hang in there. So glad someone is with you and you'll soon have a plan.
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
Oh the person on the phone said that? really? Ive never heard of that, normally they dont say anything. Is this your Surgeon your seeing for path results? Did you have a biopsy prior to this? Of course be positive :) and I say that from my experience Ive learnt to go into these appointments positive, but not for the outcome but for HOW I handle whatever it will be...that was the key for me. So once you get there you'll know, which will be great. x
iserbrown
Member
9 years ago
Won't be long now and you will know where you are at and the treatment plan will be formulated! Remember you've got all of us here to help you through! Sending you a virtual hug!
Mima
Member
9 years ago
Thank you @melclarity.
Have come this far. I just keep going over worst case scenarios in my head trying to prepare if news is bad. Trouble is when ,i got first call back all the literature and person on phone said 90% people ccalled back don't have cancer. Unfortunately I was in that 10% that did!!
Hard to be positive right now. ,:(
melclarity
Member
9 years ago
@Mima YES I have everything crossed for you too!! After having been through this twice I know too well the angst of this appointment! Let us know how you go!! Deep Breath, just remember no matter what you have got this, and will be OK! Hugs Melinda xo

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