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10 weeks ago had my 3 yearly mammogram, following on from that I have had surgery and awaiting radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. I totally accepted my diagnosis and treatment but while suddey am I feeling so tearful, has anyone else experienced this Hugging

  • Hi  and I see it’s your first post on the community so a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community.

    I know from experience having been on my cancer journey for over 26 years (first diagnosed in 1999 at 43) with two very rare, hard to treat types of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphomas (one incurable) then Asbestosis and recently Prostate Cancer that navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time….. many call this a rollercoaster…. a good description.

    But talking with and getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot.

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

      Breast cancer

    …….. support group.

    This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.

    As always the Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.

    Talking to people ‘face to face’ can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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