Hi @kabash I felt a lump early December 2017. This was not unusual as it happens everytime I overindulge in dairy and usually clears up when I go dairy free for two months. This time it didn’t. I finally got to the doctor (who felt it was just another cyst) and then the breast clinic who couldn’t fit me in for a couple months. Like you I was Her2+ I was stage 3 Grade 3. I had three cancer growths one side, two lymph nodes involved. The original plan was chemo, mastectomy and five node clearance followed by Herceptin. Unfortunately the testing clinic thought they knew better than the breast dr and didn’t clip the lymph nodes which meant total lymph clearance. The chemo worked so well I ended up with the option of lumpectomy only with lymph node clearance. I still chose mastectomy as there was initially an unexplained mass of haze on the MRI that I wasn’t willing to risk. Cancer in breast was ALL dead and I had a micro spot in two lymph nodes. I have no regrets about having the mastectomy as it has eased my mind about what might have been. We cannot turn back the clock and say what if I had just had it checked earlier? I’d had mine thoroughly checked on three previous occasions and each time it turned out it was a cyst which disappeared over time. These things have a mind of their own. Take it easy on yourself. Sure, ease off on the smoking, but if it stresses you, leave things as they are. Time for that later. All the best lovely and big hugs. I only have one Herceptin treatment left and am currently cancer free. xxx
