Hi , I'm new to this .
I was diagnosed with breast cancer early April this year . My treatment plan chemotherapy first for 21 weeks and depending on genetic result will depend on the surgery . I am in to my second cycle of chemo and this time found my self feeling very emotional about the realisation of the changes that is happening in my life . I have gone from working fulltime physically active very social person to having little energy and feeling quite lonely. I have a very supportive beautiful husband 2 adult children and the loveliest friends I could wish for . Even though I have such good support around me and very lucky to have such good support I can still feel lonely .I would really value any advice who is or has been in my situation thankyou
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see the circumstance that brought you here and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and have started treatment. The challenges of cancer treatment can not be underestimated and often come as a surprise.
This is a hard time for you and all of the family but clear information can help everyone navigate the various challenges and control the whirlwind between the ears that a cancer diagnosis brings. So talking with people who are on the same journey will help a lot.
My cancer journey was rather different but if you follow this link to our Breast cancer Forum you will be able to connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about treatments, what to expect and about family interactions during treatment.
Follow the link and join the group. Hit the 'Start a Discussion' tab and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you put in this first post and remember to go to the right on the group home page and select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
You may also find our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 to be very helpful even if all you want to do is talk with friendly person that can help in lots of ways.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’section but please allow a few days to get an reply.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support Groups in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
If you haven't yet completed your profile when you have a minute could you pop something about your journey so far into it. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Edit Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine profile by clicking on my username.
All the best.
