Hi,
I was recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. I had the lumpectomy 2 weeks ago and they removed all the cancer. I'm still a bit bruised and sore but seem to be healing well. I will be starting chemo in a few weeks. I just feel in such a funny place, i no longer have cancer so really I should be grateful, but with everything still to come I don't really feel cancer free so still quite down. Also when I found the lump my husband and I were trying for a baby, so it's postponed that by a couple of years. I'm just feeling a bit fed up, although I feel I have no right to because technically I'm not sick anymore so I should be happy. Any similar stories or comments welcome! X
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis and the challenges you are facing
A cancer diagnosis brings many questions but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups and I see you have found our supportive Breast cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To go to the group just click on the link above then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. 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, financial guidance or just a listening 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.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best
HIya I'm new to the group too this is my first post and I say to you How you feel or deal with your cancer is fine hopefuLily your on the right side of things but away to go yet hey you have every r
ht, some times you can cut it out and expect you and your families lives should go back to normal however cancer will always leave a stain in our emotions, you take care and all the very best of lucand remember your a woman you can do this
