On 5 July I was diagnosed with breast cancer, caught at an early stage thanks to the mammogram I attended because someone else didn't think the appointment was necessary and had cancelled it. So firstly thank you to whoever you are, but you silly, silly girl! I am quite literally living proof how essential these appointments are as I had no symptoms, lumps or bumps and quite literally looked over my shoulder when I was given the diagnosis as I thought they can't be talking to me - can they?
I have gone through lumpectomy surgery and have been told margins are good and now I need radiotherapy to finish things off and fingers crossed that will be where this journey ends, but I know there are so many brave people in this community who are going through far, far worse and are not as lucky as I now consider myself to be.
So here's the thing, I need to leave this pity party for one and start living (healthily and properly) again.
Anyone with me??
Hi and welcome to the Online Community. It's nice to read someone who posts with a positive attitude, it's what we all need to do. I think we've all been there, the numb disbelief at a cancer diagnosis, plunging as you said into a pity party then shaking ourselves off and kicking the little bu***r into touch.
The online community is divided into groups supporting each type of cancer so I'm going to suggest you join our Breast cancer group where you can connect with others making the same cancer journey. Just click on the link I've created and join, then copy and paste this post to introduce yourself.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep writing the same thing over and over. You can amend or update it at any time.
To find more information covering diagnosis and treatments there are pages covering most types of cancers which can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
Macmillan Support Services also offer lots of information, support, financial guidance or just someone to listen. It’s free to call 0808 808 0000. Most services are available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two to three working days for replies from our expert team.
Sending you welcoming hugs B xx
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