Newbie here :-)

Hello! Am sorry to read about your recent diagnosis and that you are feeling in a state of limbo not knowing what will happen. And that you are terrified. It is a good start that you have shared your fears on this website. Now I think you really need to share your story with your new employer. Is there any way you can talk to Human Resources with regard to your training? Your new employer needs to know that it is not a lack of interest or ambition in your new role but that you have a huge weight in your mind. You also really do need to start asking for help. Don’t go through this alone, hopefully you will have been given an oncology nurse to support you? If not, find out how to get linked into this team and talk to them as they are an amazing source of support.  I tend to read up as much as possible about what May happen next so I am as fully informed as possible. No one has all the answers as diagnosis and treatment (in my view) is not an exact science. We are still learning all the time and treatments are changing all the time as research advances. Do you have family that can support you emotionally, or a close friend? I have to say I am lucky as I have both and it does help to put everything in perspective. If you can write a list of questions for your oncologist and find out as much as possible about your Individual situation, this may help to get your head around things a bit better. I always find that fear stems from the not knowing which is why I like to find out as much as possible. I hope this helps a little bit. Good luck on your journey…. And remember, ask for help….if people don’t know they can’t help. Take care. Susan

Hi  and a warm second welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis can be stressful and challenging 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.

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.

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.