Hello everyone,
I’m new to this and never joined a group chat before (I’ve always been one for putting on a brave face and sucking it up). I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (grade 3 ER and HER2 positive), been through surgery and waiting for a chemotherapy start date. I’ve found that iv been really angry recently and am starting to take it out on my partner and close friends - I’m trying not to but just feel that no one understands the emotional rollercoaster and expects me to ‘get on with its because physically, I’m ok at the minute. Has anyone had a similar experience? How do I try to stop thinking/acting so irrationally?
Thank you in advance,
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about the challenges your diagnosis is bringing.
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.
Can I direct you to this link to our very supportive Breast cancer group as this will open up your concerns to a wider audience who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
Can I also highly recommend our various Macmillan Support Line Services - you can call them free on 0808 808 00 00 This 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.
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.
Putting some information in your profile can help a lot Click here to see how to add details as this helps everyone to see a little about you
All the very best.
