I was diagnosed yesterday with 2 different types of cancer in 1 breast they are contained within a large area of calcification type stuff I'm being quite vague as I am totally numb and can't think. One minute I feel a terrible wave of panic and dread then I go back to numbness. I wish I could cry. Please tell me this will pass x
Hi
i was also told yesterday that I have vaginal cancer. I have been dealing with this since February but was misdiagnosed. When I realised for myself that things were not right I made sure that I was listened to and had biopsy and scans done. Believe me I was a terrified crying Wreck I pretty much still am. I too am scared frightened and emotional. I think this is normal as what we have been told yesterday is life changing for sure. I know I am backing away from friends and family as I don’t want to burden them or my cancer be the topic of conversation. I don’t want to talk about it as it’s too upsetting.
I am really hoping that both you and I get on the treatment wagon ASAP. I have promised my children I will do what ever it takes to be here for them as long as I can. SO YOUNG MUSSY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. WE CAN DO THIS. X
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to hear that you were diagnosed yesterday with breast cancer. I recognise that numb feeling from when I was told I had cancer 4 years ago. The feelings you describe are perfectly normal and Macmillan has this useful information on cancer and your emotions.
I can see that you've already found and joined the breast cancer group which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support from others who will have felt just like you. Clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there and, when you're ready, you can introduce yourself and post questions in the same way that you first posted this message in the New to the Community group and also join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
When you have a minute, it would be really useful if you could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Sending a virtual ((hug))
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