Hi. I was recently diagnosed with cancer - invasive ductal carcinoma to be exact, grade 3. I don't know if it's spread yet but I knew it was bad news because it was suggested I take my husband to the face to face consultation. Even now it's still not really set in. I haven't said "I've got cancer" because a part of me feels if I don't say then it's not really happening. My husband has been a great support, really amazing. I still haven't told my daughters, don't know how to tell them. I keep thinking of my sister, she was 38, four years older than me when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and secondary cancer and she was gone in less than 15 months. I keep dreading I'll be the same. But I'm determined to fight for my girls and my husband. One day at a time I keep saying.
Hi Snookums and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I can see that you have already joined our supportive Breast cancer for the under-50s support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect with the group click on the “Bold Link” I have created above then once the group page opens you can put up your own post and introduce yourself to the group by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post. You can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat where you will find one of team there to help you out. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
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.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
