Hello, I’m new to the group and just wanted to share my experience so far with people who will understand.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram at the end of February and I was and still am totally shocked.
I have an oestrogen positive HER negative kind and have been told this is a positive thing. I had a wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy on April 21st and am waiting for my follow up appointment. I have been told that I will definitely need radiotherapy but not sure what else at the moment.
I’m still very sore and feeling very up and down day to day but I am sure this is normal. I’m so thankful that I had my mammogram as I couldn’t feel anything (it was 2cm by 1cm apparently) but I feel totally overwhelmed most days.
Hi Florida sunshine and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be stressful and challenging in so many ways 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 support groups and other services. I see that 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 (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group 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 and our Cancer Nurse Team in 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 when on a cancer journey (patient or family) 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 and provide support for all the family.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best.
