Hello. Recently I’ve been watching the cancer research tv advert saying one in two of us will get cancer, I’ve idly wondered if it was going to be me or my husband. Well now I know. A routine mammogram in early December got me recalled just before Christmas for further mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies. Last week I got the result by phone as there’s a shortage of face to face appointments. It seems I have an intermediate 6mm ductile carcinoma in situ which doesn’t sound too bad, and I think it means it hasn’t spread, but will have to come out. I’m actually not especially worried about this, but what does worry me is that I’m going to be a difficult patient. I have MS, I can’t walk, but I usually weight bear to transfer, but I can’t always get to my feet unaided. I can’t sit up in bed without help, roll over etc and need help dressing and undressing. I don’t suppose I’m the first but I do feel anxious about it and quite guilty about how much trouble I’ll be. Apparently I’ll soon get an appointment with a surgeon, and they anticipate surgery will be within four weeks. I just needed to share
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis, this is such a hard time for you but I do hope you will find lots of support and comfort here on the Online Community.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various support groups and services but I do see you have joined and posted in our Breast cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis or treatment experience.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via web chat. This service provides cancer information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can indeed help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
