Hi I was diagnosed yesterday with breast cancer. Does anyone know how long it takes to grow? I’m wonder how long I’ve had it for.
Hello Cran i just happened to spot your post..
I suggest u join the Breast cancer group to help u get answers/support tho speed of growth probably depends on various things. You mght try ringing the helpline on 0808 808 0000 8 am to 8 om or emailing "Ask a nurse- see homepage for how to emaill in with a question..
There'll b a community champion along soon to welcome u n give you a few pointers. I'm an ordinary member like yourself but whose cancer is different.
Hope you're sleeping well.Worrying is such a wastr of time n energy yet so msny of us still do it.,..
Thank you so much for your reply. I will call the helpline thank you. Tonight is the first night spent alone following diagnosis on Tuesday and I can’t sleep. I hope you are managing to sleep.
Take care xx
Hi and a second welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of questions and looking for answers can ramp up the stress and confusion but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head.
I see that you have joined our Breast cancer forum, this is the best place to connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead.
Follow the link above to the group (it is worth indicating how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts) then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
When you feel up to it try putting some information in your profile. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Just click on YOUR username, select 'Edit Profile'. Put as much or as little in your profile and you can amend it at any time - you can see members profiles by hitting our forum names.
All the very best.
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