Hi I was diagnosed in September with breast cancer, in the left side lobuely, then a few weeks later ductile in the right, and have had a lumpolgy and lymyhnode removed on each side just one I have now been told the node on my left had cancer just been a wirrl wind of emotions now waiting for the next step what ever I choose to go on too
Hi elsa60 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses and your ongoing challenges.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer type journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Specific Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Breast Cancer 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 in with the group click on this link> Breast cancer 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)
When you are ready you can introduce yourself 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.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. 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 and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
No problem whatsoever, I see you have joined the BC group…… have a look at the posts, get a feel for the group then once you are ready put up your own post ((hugs))
