Hi all x it has taken me a while to get round to joining and post on here. Tried to do this with the support of family and friends but don't want to keep off loading on them and for them to try to help but not having the answers. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in early December. On the 30th December I had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed. Thankfully the lymph nodes were clear. The margin was not great round the tumour. The tumour had gone from grade 2 to 3 between diagnosis and surgery. I had my follow-up appointment on the 24th January and was told I would need chemo and radiotherapy. I have since seen a copy of the letter sent to my doctor that says I may need the chemo. My appointment with the oncologist is on the 24th February. So my concern is that it will have been 2 months between surgery and getting a treatment plan. As there is cancer in the tissue around the tumour I am worried. Please excuse the lengthy post. Just needed to get it off my chest, no pun intended!
Hi Teddybear and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. This is such a challenging and stressful time for you but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services.
I do see you have joined our supportive Breast cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens you can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Chat’or ‘New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
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 help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
