Hi I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer grade 2 there were two areas in my breast that was cancer so I had to have a mastectomy. It had happened all to quick was told 1st July I have cancer mastectomy on 4th August and now recovering from lymphnode removal. I will then get my results and start chemo.
I have had two sisters who have had breast cancer over the past 10 years. I am feeling so alone and scared and worried being a single mum of two. I lost my husband in a car accident a few years ago and really struggled with the loss . I’m in my late 40’s and I feel like life’s been so unfair to me. I only just started getting myself back from a very dark place, only to be hit with this. To be honest I just feel I don’t have the strength in me I feel emotionally drained with worry and stress.
i only just started a new job prior covid which I really enjoyed and currently not working I’m worried I might even lose that too. My whole world has been turned upside down again.
I have so many friends and family around me but I feel like I’m trying to be strong for them not to burden or worry them like my sisters my parents. Deep down I’m feeling a right mess and maybe talking To someone who doesn’t know me might help.... I don’t know
I’ve never Really done anything like this before...
just feeling scared, lost alone anxious worried stressed emotional... literally drained fed up and I still have a long road ahead of me 
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am always sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about your.breast cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can indeed very a scary journey bringing a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community has various cancer specific support groups and I see you have joined our Breast cancer group, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family.
Follow the link I've created above then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. You could just copy and paste the info from this first post.
.The Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information. The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
