Hi
I'm new to the forum.
I had a DCIS, and a wide local incision surgery done in January.
I have now to decide whether to have 5 radiotherapy sessions to the left breast. I have huge concerns to the sude effects, as i have recovered so well from the surgery, and am now back at the gym and feeling stong again.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us.
This is such a very stressful and challenging time for you and there are often decisions to be made with regards to treatment so the best people to talk with are those who have walk this specific journey before.
I see that you have already 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) and you are ready to go.
You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post and as always you can reply to existing ‘Discussions’ by click [reply].
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 be very helpful 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))
