Newly diagnosed

Yep, 1.9 cm no lymph nodes to 2.5 cm & 1 out of 9 lymph nodes 

Good luck for tomorrow  @Sabbra .  Like the others I had to go back in for more surgery to widen safety margins then chemo and following that a mastectomy.  Hoping you have a speedy recovery from the surgery.  xo

@Sister @kmakm @Shellshocked2018_ @arpie thank you ladies for your support, ❤️❤️

All the best for your next round of surgery @Sabbra - take care xx

Yep! Mine was 2.5cm and no spread in the imaging - 4.5cm and 3 nodes at surgery for lumpectomy.  Back in a couple of weeks later for mastectomy.  It's a lot more common than you'd think.

Yeah mine doubled in size too (also had a hookwire). It's quite common. Sadly the imaging technology is not perfect. K xox

Hi Sabbra, when I had my ultrasound they said it was 1.5 cm, when actually removed was told it was 2.5 cm.
Hang in there, you can do this.......
Anytime you want to talk we are here.
xoxo

I had surgery last Monday to have my lump and 2/3 lymph nodes removed, on Thursday was advised that the good news was that only one lymph node had cancer, unfortunately my lump was actually 5cm and not the 2 cm as diagnosed in my ultrasound even the day of surgery for a hook wire, so back to surgery Monday morning for more breast tissue to be taken, hoping this the last surgery, thank you everyone for your support 

Hi and welcome Sabbra,
Sorry to see you here, but you have come to the right place for support and understanding of what you are going through, mentally and physically.

Waiting is the hardest, it’s usually where your brain goes into overload thinking about so much.
My advice is don’t use google as it’s not accurate. The only website I would recommend is Cancer Council or BCNA.

I did a meditation and mindfulness course which I found beneficial for my well being and to help me sleep at night.
Do things that you enjoy to take your mind of things, I use to turn the music up loud and sing, I threw myself into house work, so I was tired enough at night time to get to sleep.

What state are you in as I’m sure other people will be able to point you in the right direction for support and breast cancer nurses in your area.
This Network is amazing and there may be someone local to you.
Just remember YOU CAN DO THIS. 
Sending the biggest cyber hugs your way
xoxo

They never picked up on my lymph node being positive until I had the actual surgery, then I ended up with a second surgery to remove all nodes, just to make sure it was all gone. Nodes usually mean you will need chemo. They can do it before or after the surgery so more waiting for you to see which they choose. 
There will be a meeting between your surgeon, an oncologist and a radiographer to sort out a treatment plan. Then they will put the suggestion to you.
I found it kind of surreal that I had to get quite sick with chemo to treat breast cancer that didn't really bother me at the time at all. One day at a time and you will get through it. <3