Newly diagnosis

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one ever really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.

I had a totally different type of cancer but the Community has various support groups so can I direct you to our Breast cancer and Breast cancer for the under-50 groups as these are the best places where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family.

Follow the links I've created above then choose ‘click to join' when the page opens.

You can 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'. 

It’s always good to talk and The Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support and a listing ear. 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.

Hi Alexy

really sorry you have found yourself with this diagnosis and unimaginably difficult for you with 4 young children. Really scary time for you under any circumstances. Well done for reaching out to this community for some assistance.

going through this roller coaster does take a lot of energy and having 4 children will be exhausting so please take any suitable offers of help you feel able to help you through this.

try to get some ‘me time’ to recharge your batteries but also have as much fun with your children along the way and focus on them to help make these horrible waiting days go by quicker.

im a lot older with grown up children flown the nest but can remember immersing myself in their lives when days were dark awaiting important court dates and that helped while they were awake but when they were asleep of course the time dragged and it was a bit of a relief when one of the boys woke up teething and the only answer was bonjella and Postman Pat videos.

Try not to over think what the future prognosis and treatment path may be. Having dealt with this roller coaster 3 times now the key for me is taking small steps, not thinking too far down the line and keep positive.

take care and I hope the 19th brings you better news.

all the best

Thank you I am trying to hold it together.

Thank you I will have a look.