Newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Scared.

Morning 

 Warm welcome to the club no one expected to need :-/  but pleased to see you found us....

The way you are feeling is so totally normal - You spend up to a month hoping for good news but when the C word gets mentioned your head has issues trying to accept it and everything that comes with it.

Now you have your treatment plan you will gradually find this 'rabbit in the headlights' scenario eases as you have something to focus on. Don't get too far ahead of yourself; take things one step at a time be that chemo or surgery whichever comes first.

Can I point you to the very active (and friendly) Breast Group here you should join to get in contact with the many other ladies in the same boat.

There is always someone at the same stage of treatment you can share support and advice with along with the many who have completed treatment and come out the other side cancer free but hung around Hotel California style to help out.

J was diagnosed with BC in 2012 and still has no evidence of disease or NED as they term it, so be reassured chemo is do'able although you do get some rough days.

Hope this is of some help for now, hugs, G n' J

Thank you so muchx

Hi 

You are more than welcome - everyone here knows how emotionally tough the first few weeks are.

Maybe post an intro into the "New Here" discussion in the breast group as an ice breaker ?

G n' J

I was diagnosed in May last year, abd felt exactly like that. I wS looking at a year of treatment, with chemi and herceptin fir 6 months, then just the herceptin with radiotherapy in between. I honestly didn't think i could do it, but you can and will. The macmillan nurses and the nurses in the chemo unit were fabulous and very supportive.

Also make use of family  and friends. Having someone with you to while away the time helps. As does chatting to other people in the unit, you support each other.

Just remember your never alone, theres always help and a listening ear available. Try to stay positive, tell yourself 'I can do this, I'm strong, I will beat it' and you will. I wish you well and sebd you my support. Xx

Thank you. It's hard to not look too far ahead. Fear of the unknown. Are you well now?x

Well into remission. I had checkup mammogram just recently and now i dont need to return ubtil June next year. 

My immune system is still not strong and keep getting infections. But off on a cruise thus wkend, pressie from my sister.

Just try to stay positive and find something everyday to make you smile. Xx