…and I haven’t told anyone, not even my husband. A mammogram and ultrasound were done last week and the doctor told me it likely. I told my husband that it was possibly cancerous and that I needed a biopsy.
Yesterday I got the imaging results and they showed a >95% probability of cancer. I had a biopsy today and will hopefully get the results by the end of the week.
Whatever the outcome, I will be honest. I just didn’t want people to worry about me now, when there aren’t any firm answers and we can’t do anything.
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Once the shock wears off try to tell your partner… you’re gonna need his support. Cancer might be the biggest mountain you’re ever gonna climb but You’re gonna get through this!
Maybe you’ve already thought of this, but check out the breast cancer subreddit. (There must be one.)
In the past year, I’ve been fighting two different kinds of cancer, and the subreddits for each of them have been tremendously helpful, both in terms of talking to people who know what you’re going through and in terms of actual helpful advice.
Do you have a family history?
I just wanted you to know that I read this, I thought about you, and I am giving you a hug in my mind.
Sending love and support❤️ A close friend went through something similar😔
If you do, the good news is that they have made so many advancements in the treatment of breast cancer over the last few years. I had it 17 years ago and still doing fine. You’ll be fine. Research and don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions.
Tell people and take the support. You’ll need it. It’s a hard road. I’m 8 months out from my wife’s surgery. There’s a long road ahead of you and you need some traveling companions.
OP I am sorry to read this news. I’m glad you caught the lump and I do hope it’s early. Both of my sisters had breast cancer, but two completely different types, one sis older and one younger. It will be a journey through it but you got this. Just take it one day at a time. Sending you hugs and positive vibes.
Good news is that it is very survivable 😀
Thinking of you. Sending you love and support. I know you don’t want loved ones to worry about you but it’s ok to let them especially once you get the results. I know it’s hard and so many people will ask questions that it can be exhausting. My best advice is to take it one step at a time, ask questions when you have them (there are dumb questions), be your own advocate and lean on support! I it’s ok to be scared, be mad and sad! Wishing you the best!! Keep us posted ❤️
Sending you all the positive energy I can.
I get you not telling anyone until you know- I’m the same way. One step at a time kind of person. The clam one. I manage the situation until I know the path forward.
If you are also like this, I also know the crash comes afterward.
Please remember to take care of yourself and allow yourself to lean on those close to you when needed.
Big, big hugs 🫂
I’m sorry that this is happening to you, but I will also advocate for telling your husband. Share the load. You don’t have to carry this (to include uncertainty) alone.
I had a biopsy last Monday. It was so painful and I have a pretty large bruise (in my armpit).
My doctor emailed me to come in for the results.
I’m terrified.
I pray you get good news and you are cancer free.
My mom didn’t tell anyone she had breast cancer. I’m not even sure she fully admitted it to herself. When it got to a point she couldn’t hide it anymore she unalived herself. I’m a cancer surviver. Stop carrying this burden alone. In less than a year I’ll be the same age my mom was when she died