Dear All, I am in a bit of a whirl wind as just getting my head around the situation. I have a breast lump and they did a mammogram and ultrasound yesterday and said things look very suspicious so took 3 biopsies. They have told me to prepare for a cancer diagnosis and to bring hubby with me when I get clinic appointment through.
I actually feel I am coping better today than I did yesterday and from the build up to my appointment. I think it was walking into the hospital and meeting the consultant made me feel I am now in good hands.
I hope I can be a support to others on their journey and send you all love and hugs xxx
Hi Sparkleandshine and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnosis.
Navigating this 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).
It’s good to see that you have connected with community member Dangle in your first post……
But 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 with a large group of people 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 ((hugs))
Hi Sparkleandshine and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
Preparing for a possible cancer diagnosis can feel very daunting but I'm glad to read that you feel that you're in good hands.
As the online community is divided into different support groups I'm going to recommend that you join the breast cancer group which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and give and receive 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'.
If you have any problems navigating to the group just drop me a reply and I'll be pleased to help.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi Dangle
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022 following a recall after a mammogram.
At the clinic they used an enhanced mammogram followed by an ultrasound and then a biopsy.
After the ultrasound I was told that it was very likely that I had breast cancer. I think they can tell by what the lump looks like on the screen as to whether it's likely to be cancer or not.
I can see that you've already found and joined the breast cancer group where I know you'll get plenty of support.
When you feel ready to introduce yourself, just start a new post in the same way as you did here.
((hugs))
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
