Hi im new here, been lurking for a couple of weeks but didnt know what to say. So firstly a bit about me. Im Scottish and living in Merseyside, 69 years old, married with 4 adult offspring. I have 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.
Now my cancer. I had a mammogram in september and got a letter telling me i had an appointment at our local breast clinic for further investigations. I attended and had scans and biopsies carried out. Scans showed masses in my left breast and several swollen underarm lymph nodes.
2 weeks later i had an appointment with a consultant who confirmed that i did indeed have a cancer which is her positive and oestrogen positive.
I am now at the stage that on Tuesday i will have my first treatment of Paclitaxel (weekly infusion) and Phesgo (3 weekly injection).
How am i feeling, truthfully Im terrified. I do have family support thank you whoever invented face timing as we are scattered. I am doing the "being strong" thing as thats who i am but inside im crying and screaming. I have faith that the cancer will be beaten but that doesn't stop my fears
Anyway thats me. Any questions feel free to ask.
Hi Smiter55 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 I do see that you have already joined 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…….
……. then once the group page opens 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))
