Hi everyone,
I'm new to the group.
So it was a surprise yesterday when I was told that a lump i had removed 3 weeks ago was partly cancerous. I had a biopsy in December and the results were that the lump was not cancerous but there was a chance that it could become cancerous in time so to be safe they'd remove it.
Yesterday I went to my review appointment, alone thinking I'd be told all was OK. It was a surprise to both the doctor and myself that there was cancer in the lump. I'd not prepared myself, it was like a whirlwind. The doctor has told me that all the cancerous cells from the lump are gone and that did put me at ease a little. And as much as I keep reassuring myself it's going to be OK. I also keep thinking that I thought it was all going to be OK after the lump was removed and it wasn't. Im booked in to have lymph nodes removed. I just feel like a bit of a fraud because there's people in alot worse position than me but I cant stop thinking about it. I feel number.
Hi mamoftwo and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about the challenges you are having…… and when it comes to your health never ever feel a fraud.
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.
As you see the Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and au do see you have joined and put up a post in our dedicated……
….. this group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
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/work 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.
