38 & just diagnosed with breast cancer

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Hi All just got the news yesterday & still in shock - I lost my mummy to breast 6 years after her first diagnosis when it returned again last year so all very raw - we had a scary experience with her she tried so hard ,I know I’m not as strong as her so the fear of this & trying to fight it my best to rear my 2 young wee kids I need some help . I haven’t been told the stage etc (await biopsy ) but i have been told chemo is certain is - can anyone give me tips to help / prepare for chemo & especially avoiding germs ( my eldest starts school & everyone has me frightened of how ill she will be :( I really don’t want to end up in hospital away from them . any tips how I prevent my kids from Being traumatised by this & also has anyone who has been diagnosed at this age lived a long life after any tips please help

Thehighlander 20 days ago

Hi MaggieM2125 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Type Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post in our dedicated…….

Breast cancer

Breast cancer for the under-50s

…….. support groups.

These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get

Mike (Thehighlander)

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MaggieM2125 20 days ago in reply to Thehighlander

Thankyou very much this appreciated

Amandas 16 days ago in reply to Thehighlander

Hi i am sirry to hear about your diagnosis it is so scarey and overwhelming. Big hugs sent to you. I had gallbladder cancer but it is still awful for everyone to hear those words.

I live with a nearly 20 month old grandson and could not spend the whole time i was on chemotherapy avoiding him. The way i managed it was to was my hands all the time if he had a runny nose or cough i didnt pick him up. Twice in 18 weeks i had to go to drs to have antibiotics just to be on the safe side. Youve got children so havr to still care for them etc. Just be cautious is what id say and contact helpline or gp ic you feel unwell in anyway.

If youd like to chat please message me xx

MaggieM2125 16 days ago in reply to Amandas

Thanks so much - I read so much online about isolating etc which really freaked me out I hope your recovery is going well ? Glad you weren’t hospitalised during treatment , I hope I’m the same And lastly enjoy getting plenty of cuddles with your grandson xx

Amandas 15 days ago in reply to MaggieM2125

Yes i know so much negativity but i honestly found as long as i was careful weve all been fine. No need for hospital thank god. Few visits to gp for antibiotics and a bit of reassurance. You still have to live and be part of the family cant lock yourself away. My specialist nurse said a lot of infections come from within you anyway so issolating isnt any good.

Oh if you need me please just message i will happily give you advice from my first hand experience.

Hes my angel seeing his face has kept me going.

Good luck xxx