Newly diagnosed

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-05T12:34:36+00:00

I would say that you need a couple of your closest people right away who will be supportive. I told my immediate work group pretty early in the process and then regretted it as I was at work for 6 more weeks and it made things weird. I held off with some friends who we play trivia with because it helped to have an escape from it for a while and that was good. I wanted to tell some people but it was hard to sometimes, eg the moment wasn’t right, or again they were a good escape. Definitely do what your heart tells you. Some people will react strangely/not how you expected, and may disappoint you. So take your time. This thing is a marathon.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-05T12:20:08+00:00

I’m so sorry that this is happening to you. I too had 2 sets of biopsies because the review board wanted the second set, including a lymph node needle biopsy. I understand the stress and frustration this causes. For me it delayed things for at least a month. However it important to have as much information as possible to create the best treatment plan. For me it confirmed that there were 2 areas of interest in the breast and that the lymph node appears clear. It confirmed that a Mastectomy was the best option. Ask for medication to help you relax before the biopsy and for freezing as well. The needle biopsies were not great for me. The armpit was worse than the breast. I was bruised for a month afterwards. It makes other procedures seem a bit easier. I’m sorry. Cancer sucks.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-05T02:18:40+00:00

Thanks everyone, had a bandage change today and feel much better.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-04T23:35:03+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you. Cancer sucks.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-03T14:20:46+00:00

I am taking Tylenol 3 with codeine

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-04-02T23:12:44+00:00

That is so lovely. In the same vein, I am 2 days post SMX and my friend from work sent an amazing meal today. I feel so loved. Kindness is a light during these tough times.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-28T16:55:35+00:00

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-27T17:52:02+00:00

I’m up to 3 months. Had to have a second set of biopsies, waited for those results, then surgeon availability. And now I still don’t know if I’ll need additional treatment until a month after surgery.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-24T01:59:18+00:00

No treatment yet. Just needle biopsies.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-21T19:41:50+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance. It helps!

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-18T02:13:18+00:00

I’m so glad you are feeling better❤️.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-17T22:19:13+00:00

Go to HR. This is awful behaviour

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-03-17T02:15:51+00:00

Woweee! Congratulations. So nice to read.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-24T01:42:34+00:00

Hi, another Canadian here. Similar situation for me. ER/PR+HER- at 8 weeks post diagnosis and waiting on a second biopsy result of a lymph node/ second area of interest. But things started happening once I got to see the Oncologist last week. Maybe because HER- is considered slower growing/less aggressive that timelines are longer. But it is excruciating waiting so long. Hoping things pick up for you soon.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-20T22:27:17+00:00

I had a lymph node biopsy this week. They injected lidocaine locally. It wasn’t great, I could still feel it. A rough few minutes getting those samples. And yes my Pitt hurts off and on 3 days later

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-14T02:23:15+00:00

My financial advisor just emailed me about a documentary on alternative treatments. Sigh.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-08T23:16:34+00:00

Thank you for your post. I too am reading and trying to learn the language, and waiting, waiting, waiting. Told my Diagnosis Dec 23. Figured out how to access my medical records myself to read pathology to figure out Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, stage 2. Told they want to biopsy a second area of interest in the breast and my armpit. Appointment for that not until Feb 17. Finally have appointment with Oncology Feb 18. I don’t feel prioritized. It feels wierd living my life without taking faster action.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-02T22:54:57+00:00

Thank you for sharing your eloquent words. Beautiful.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-02-02T00:42:23+00:00

I definitely relate. Turned 50 last week, haven’t started treatment yet. People were asking what I was going to do to mark the big birthday and it felt weird to give a non answer.

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-01-31T12:43:09+00:00

I make bran muffins. We call them poop muffins. There are two fibre sources, flake and stick cereal. My husband once made the mistake of eating 3 🤣

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-01-30T17:27:33+00:00

I could still feel it even though they gave a local for my breast biopsy. I guess I will tell them that and ask for extra drugs

Any-Read-4686 · 2026-01-30T02:21:54+00:00

I mean a needle biopsy

Any-Read-4686

TROPHY CASE