Hi,
I am new to the community forum network. I have undergone surgery, chemo and on the last leg of my radiotherapy this week.
I am then to start taking hormone tablets, including injections to surpress my overaies due to my breast cancer was oestrogen fed and I am 43 years of age.
I have joined the group to ask for any help or guidance as I am concerned about coping with any further side effects from these, on top of the on going chemo and radiotherapy ones I already cope with in order to try get back to work and a normal way of life again with a young family to look after too.
I am hoping to find someone who has been through similar who may be able to help ease my worries.
Thank you for taking the time to read and for any help, information or guidance you can provide.
Many thanks.
Hi Mrs A P and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses and your ongoing treatment. 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) so can I recommend you consider joining and posting in our dedicated Breast cancer and Breast cancer for the under-50s support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To join a group first click on the “Bold Links” I have created above then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
You can then put up your own post when you’re ready 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.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use 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. 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.
Hi again Mrs A P ..... yes I see that you have connected with the group. There is a lot of areas to get support on the Community so do have a search around - all the very best.
