Hi I am new to these group and just diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer which is also in the lymph nodes
Trying to stay positive but very scared
Got to go for CT scan , MRI scan in the next few days
Before treatment is decided
Just wanted to say im sorry about your diagnosis but welcome to the forum you have come to the right place. I see you have found the breast cancer forum which will be the best place to post and connect with people in the same situation as you. My cancer was different to yours but I have found my little section very helpful and supportive. Sending hugs. Xx
You will always be nervous - but the Doctors and Nurses who helped me are just off the scale
Hi it's the fear of the unknown I think, anytime you want to chat would be good
Hi Jann
I am new and this is the first post. Just been diagnosed and very scared.
Hi Wish3a8504 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 it's perfectly natural to feel scared when you've first been diagnosed.
The online community is divided into different support groups where you can connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you. I don't know if yours is breast cancer, like the other people who have posted in this thread, but if it is clicking here will take you to the breast cancer group.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post to introduce yourself and ask any questions and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
If you have a different type of cancer you can either let me know what it is, and I can then give you a direct link to the group, or have a look through this list to find the right one.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis 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.
Anytime is a good time - might not be up all night - but I am still here
Cancer is an unknown - but Doctors - Nurses -Support staff are excellent
BUT the unknown is just what we all feel & sometimes truth will hurt but
I never feared my tests - just that they would tell me what was needed rather than die with Cancer - Cold hard facts but be brave - we all feel the worst
At the moment I am holding your hand - these people are there to help you every which way you go and every step of the way
Always here for you & good luck xxXXXXX
Hi Jannb7d8aa and a very warm welcome to the online community. I'm sorry I missed your post when I replied to Wish3a8504 the other day.
The online community is divided into different support groups where you can connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you. As you haven't mentioned what type of cancer you have, unfortunately I can't give you a link to the right group. You could either let me know what type of cancer you have, and I can then give you a direct link to the group, or have a look through this list to find the right one for you.
Once you've joined, you can start a new post to introduce yourself and ask any questions and join in with existing conversations in the same way as you did here.
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.
Thanks I am if for an MRI scan this afternoon ,CT scan yesterday everything happening very quickly which is good I suppose x
Me too Jann. I am feeling very scared too and sometimes think I can't take all the waiting. Getting angry Not sure where to get help. Looks like we are both in the same boat.
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