Hello everyone,
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma and am recovering from surgery done 3 weeks ago (wide local incision). I am now waiting to hear if I will need to have chemotherapy and won’t know that yet for another couple of weeks! Feeling very anxious about this prospect due to all the usual worries and fears associated with this treatment - financial support, loss of hair, nausea to name but a few. I am wondering if there is anyone on here who is feeling the same and would like to connect. I don’t want to burden my family and friends with my troubles and feel it would help to talk to others who have been or are going through this too! Thanks, Kate
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.
A cancer diagnosis brings many questions but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Breast cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can 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.
((hugs))
