I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer after routine mammogram in October, so had lumpectomy and radiation and now on tablets for five years. Trying to be my life back to how it was before - if that is possible? I think i was very lucky but still in shock about it all. I live in Bexley and just on a phased return to work. Is there anyone else in the situation?
Hi Ruff2 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022 following a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy but didn't have to think about going back to work as I'd already retired.
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 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.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
