I'm 31, have breast cancer and had my first chemo with EC yesterday after 2 surgeries and IVF. I've been pretty fine through it all but today I feel really anxious and can't seem to relax. I think its because I'm waiting to feel ill and not knowing how ill I'm going to be. Just wondered if anyone else felt the same and if they have any tips? Thank you!!
Hi Cancer anxiety and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the concerns you have.
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 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.
I felt exactly the same , almost as your waiting for the worst flu in the world to descende on you , if I could give you any advice it would be to try n forget about it I know this seems impossibl
but I wasn’t to bad with my first 3 chemos also Ec , that is not to say you won’t be as everyone reacts differently at different times , but I think the worst part is the worry so do the things yu enjoy while you can (also be careful of crowds n things tho ) don’t forget your immune system will be extremely low so plz do be careful, but eat the cake , plan a trip , have fun with your frinds n family , above all listen to your body there is no wrong or right way to deal with any of this just be kind to yourself, sending love Xxx
