Hi,
I was diagnosed with breast cancer (also in lymph nodes) 2 days before Christmas. I'd found a lump weeks before, ignored it for a while, then went to the Dr who (unbeknown to me at the time) said she was going to fast track me. I had a mammogram and ultrasound, 3 biopsies taken and was told the lump was very small (what I felt was not small). On 23rd Dec last year I was told I have breast cancer, Christmas was ruined to say the least. MRI and CT followed and showed the mass is in fact a lot larger than originally thought. I am terrified!
I start chemo this week. I don't know what to do with myself, I can't settle and can't think of anything else. I'm going to lose my hair and potentially my breast too. After the chemo I've got surgery and radiotherapy to have too. I know I'm "lucky" that they think they've caught it soonish, but I don't feel lucky.
Thanks for listening
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one really looks to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your BC. diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis brings confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Online Community is organised into dedicated support groups and I see you have joined and posted on our very supportive Breast cancers group as this is a good place where you will connect with others walking the same journey both as patient or family. Remember that as well as posting questions you can join existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available 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.
