So I'm new to the group. I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid leukaemia in 2017 at the age of 49 and after having intensive chemo have been in remission for over 4 years now. However I have now been diagnosed with breast cancer and have had surgery and the rest of the treatment is still to be confirmed. I am determined to get through this after all I went through before and the loss of 2 years because of the pandemic I just feel really angry that this is happening again. Not for me but for my family. How do I lose this anger?
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your Breast Cancer diagnosis.
I was diagnosed way back in 1999 with a rare incurable Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have relapsed multiple times over the years so I understand in part your frustrations but having had a blood cancer like AML did unfortunately make you more open to other cancers…… for me, I quickly realised that anger would just sap the energy that I needed for the treatment journey so quickly turned the anger into perseverance and determination.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer support groups and other services.
Can I recommend that you consider joining 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 click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
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.
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.
