Hello all. I have recently had a new diagnosis of breast cancer. I have had two surgeries and am currently waiting for further histology and a treatment plan. I am in my early 40's, not married, no children and my family live in a different country. I have good friends, but they are all busy with their own lives, work, children etc. I am curious to know how people in similar situations have managed with this. It can be very lonely and I am currently feeling like my life has stopped while everyone around me just gets to carry on with the fun things.
Hi othersideofthecurtain9982ab 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 had surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, for breast cancer three years ago. However, I had the support of my husband so don't have the experience you're looking for.
The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the breast cancer group as you'll then connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you and may also live on their own.
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"
Hi Preciouscargo6671c3 and a very warm welcome to the online community to you too.
I’m fortunate that I had my husband to support me whilst going through treatment but I can imagine that it must be difficult living on your own. However, you'll find plenty of support from others within this community.
The online community is divided into different support groups but, as you haven't said what type of cancer you're being treated for, I can't give you a direct link to the right group for you to join. You could either let me know or take a look through this list.
Once you've joined the right group, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
When you have time, 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"
