i was diagnosed her2pos breast cancer 5 year ago..i had a lumpecomy, 7 lymph nodes removed..there wasnt any cancer in my nodes..i had 1a breast cancer...after lumpectomy i had 6 weeks of radiation...i have Alot of scar tissue...i have been good for 5 years..tydy i had a screening mammo...i have to have a diagnostc wed because they found..1 place that looks to have gotten bigger and another place that looks new...called it asymetric density...
Hi jiw1953 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
Navigating a cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)……. But ai do see that you have already joined and posted in our dedicated Breast cancer support group.
This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 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 3 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.
