Hi. I’ve just been told i have stage 2 breast cancer. I found a lump in my breast but the GP was more concerned about the lump in my armpit - I didn’t know that was there. I had Mammogram, a 3D Mammogram and an ultrasound and they were all clear. But I went ahead and had a biopsy of the lump in my arm pit. I then went onto have a MRI then another ultrasound. After nearly 3months of tests and waiting for results. I’ve been told I have cancer in my breast and lymph nodes. I’m due in for surgery next week to have a Lumpectomy and all the lymph nodes removed. I’m so scared. I’ve stopped all HRT and had my coil removed, which doesn’t help as all my menopause symptoms are returning and everything feels so overwhelming. I’m terrified I’ll have to have chemo and lose my hair - I have long hair and that’s my comfort blanket. I keep wanting to cry but am really trying to be brave. Thank you for taking the time to read xxx
Hi NewJourney 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) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post 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. To connect in with the group please click on the link below…….
……. and once the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
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.
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 NewJourney and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
It's natural to feel as you do ahead of the start of your treatment but everyone here will help with your questions and provide you with support.
The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the breast cancer group which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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