The cruel hand of fate

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I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, well in fact  just 5 long whole days ago.  I am not sure how I am feeling as it is all still quite surreal i am numb. I think i may have lost touch with reality or in total denial.......................

Before i know it i will be going through a mastectomy in the next  two weeks, i want the slice and dice to be over, i want the chemo now! I want to cry, shout scream and ask the question we probably all do initially WHY.

My family are wonderful but are strugg.ling to come to terms with it and what is ahead, my work colleagues are the best but how can they ever understand. 

I have developed several masks, my work mask is happy go lucky Jules, bring it on I can do this its only CANCER, I am indestructable....................... my home mask is one of lets all be normal and carry on where we left off before the fateful results day I am invincable.............................my private mask is o god where do i go from here,o god what will happen, o god how will i get through and it cries quite often.

My MRI scan is next week just to confirm that i have two unwelcome visitors in my breast, they are grade 2 invasive lobular tumors (wow dont i sound so medical) I know I have to be positive but it is so so hard, today is a mediocre day yesterday was a bad day and tomorrow, well its not here yet and who knows what that will bring. I think the cruel hand of fate has already played its part for now.

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I am so sorry to hear that you have had to join the Macland family!

    Let me welcome you anyway!

    Now that you are here you can rant and rave, shout and scream as much as you like.

    We are all your friends on here and we will support you through this rollercoaster journey that is ahead of you.

    It is natural to be afraid. We all were when we started out.

    You will find many ladies on here who have already faced what you are about to, so they can give you the support and advice that you will need.

    Those of us who have had different cancers will also be here for you.

    Take each step at a time. Ask your oncology team all the question that you need to know the answers to.

    Once you have gotten over the shock of your diagnosis and your treatment begins you will feel alot more positive.

    I wish you all the best love Julie xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I think you are going through what we all do right now and your mind is just a mixture of emotions I know my days are mixed one minute i was semi ok then i would be sobbing my heart out its as if someone has picked you up from what was once your normal happy life and placed you down in a place that you dont dont want to be ..you mourn your life that was so its natural to be angry ,and just want to cry and you want answers as to WHY ME ..I cry everyday still ..just about to start my RT plus have had 2 ..5day cycles of 24hr chemo oh and i get to have a chemo session thrown in every 3 weeks ...I am scared all the time and to be honest I think everyone here is the same   for different reasons ..but as much as i cant believe i am saying this as i am the worlds biggest coward ..It will pass you will get through your op and your treatment and get your life back once again with greater meaning .

    God Bless

    Love Jan x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    The words of comfort & encouragement from all the lovley people in the Macland family is amazing and thank you.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Jules,

    You wont get better support in Macland than you will get on this site. The people are fantastic very supportive

    helpful and understanding if you want to cry there are

    so many of us have gone through it all. But we have done it all together.  Look after yourself and keep in touch.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Jules,

    Echoing the welcome - ok add a new face to your wardrobe - Your Maface - its a natural one - where you can let your guard down and no pretence is needed.

    You can be open with us - we have been there  so do understand honest - not saying the treatment will be fun in anyway, but who said life was easy ?

    Good luck on your journey and promise you will never have to walk that path alone.

    Love and Hugs

    J xx