Recently Diagnosed

Hi Victoria1.  Sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. I was diagnosed in May with Early Breast Cancer - IDC and had a lumpectomy in mid June and then started Radiation in Mid August.  I was Stage 1A, ER+, idc 11mm, 0 nodes involved and clear margins to within 2mm.  The waiting between diagnosis and surgery, then surgery to Pathology results can be very challenging.  The radiation treatment was called hypo fractionated and was 3 weeks. Chemo was not recommended for me.  I see my surgeon, radiation onc an physio next week all on the same day for follow up.  It has been quite a ride facing each stage and certainly the support on this site is helpful and you realise you are not alone in the process. Take care of yourself as much as possible as you wade in to the depths, sometimes up to your neck, sometimes in over your head.  Have a pen and paper to write things down and a support person if possible.  As you think of things, questions, fears, issues whatever just jot them down and take them with you when you see specialist.  The words and language around this diagnosis can also be a challenge.  Most importantly one step, with one steadying breath at a time.  Take Care and big hugs.