Hello, I am new to the group,.
I am 47, mother of 2 boys and a daughter, step mum to 4 daughters.
I recently married the love of my life only April 21st, I found a breast lump just before we married, got it seen with Dr 6th May, had 2 week wait to be seen in the breast clinic, may 21st where my life felt it fell apart I was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer.
Had all the tests done and in 1 week it was then diagnosed stage 3 and aggressive!!
By 23rd June I had my 1st chemo session, I have 1 every weeks for 3 sessions then I get switched to 1 session a week for 12 sessions, then surgery then radiotherapy, however, I have another MRI Scan tomorrow Wednesday 21st July as the cancer has got bigger and looks like I could possibly have to have surgery sooner rather than later!! Mastectomy and full clearance!!!
I feel every kind of emotion possible, never been so scared in all my life!! I have had the 2nd dose of Chemo! I have been lucky and not suffered the sickness side of things, very slight nausea, can't sleep think that's the heat and steroids, feel thirsty all the time, tired but i push myself to do stuff, I can't sit around doing nothing,
The anxiety I feel is shocking, yes I can put a happy smiling face on for people but inside all I think about is whats next,? What if the chemo isn't working? What if this What if that?? Feel lost..
I am very lucky in the sense I have amazing support around me, lots of love, but still feel lost, don't always feel I can just scream from the roof tops with my worries and frustration as I don't want people to see me this way... its hard for my husband as he says sitting on the side line watching me go through it!!
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis, it sounds like you have had a hard time but good that you have been receiving some great support.
A cancer diagnosis can be very challenging but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
There are many cancer types so likewise the Community has many cancer specific support groups and I can see you have joined our supportive Breast cancer group and you may find out Breast cancer for the under-50s helpful as well. These groups are goods places to connect with folks on the same cancer treatment pathway.
To go to the groups just click on the links 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 so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have Cancer Nurse Team in 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 check our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best ((hugs))
