Hi all,
Totally new here and still in shock.
I have been referred on to 2 week pathway for breast clinic by a GP today, after finding a walnut size lump in my breast over weekend.
I have two teenage daughters - 17yo in college and 15yo with Asperger's.
Don't know if I should tell them what is happening?
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to see you joining us and to hear about your ongoing diagnoses.
The cancer diagnosis process can be such a stressful and challenging time but as you don’t have a clear diagnosis you may need to hold back from saying something until you know what this actually is.
When it comes to support there is nothing better than talking with others who are on the exact same cancer and treatment journey.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and I see you have already joined our Breast cancer group. This is a safe place to talk to others who may have been on a similar diagnosis process, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link(s) 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.
Macmillan have many support services so do check out the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. These services provide cancer information or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
All the very best.
