I’m so scared

Hi everyone, I’m feeling really scared right now and just needed a safe place to share. I was recently diagnosed, and I’m 45 with a 4-year-old at home. The type is IDC, ER+ PR+, and we’re still waiting on the HER2 results.

I have a lumpectomy scheduled for next week, and the tumor is around 1.5 cm based on the ultrasound.

I didn’t want to overwhelm my family. They’ve already been incredibly supportive, and I’m trying to give them a little space so I thought I’d reach out here instead.

I keep wondering how bad this is going to be, and the fear of it having spread is consuming my thoughts. I know I need to stay hopeful and strong, especially for my little one, but sometimes it’s really hard to quiet the worst-case thoughts.

Thanks for being here.