Diagnosed today

Hi,Lovely,

i felt the very same when I was diagnosed...it came straight out of the blue...but that was a year and a quarter ago and am fine fine fine.I just wanted you to know it really isnt the end of the world.In my case I had 2lumps,and so had to have reconstructive surgery.I was just so gald they found it in time and were able to take the cancer away,and I am fortunate that I didnt have to have chemo or other therapy ...Keep in close touch with your cancer team and ask them any questions.Your breast cancer nurse is your first port of call and ask her anything.I wish I had have done sooner,instead of listening to stories.Also only look up NHS websites or Macmillan Websites (and similar),as these are where you will get acurate information,if you must look up things online.

Macmillan are also always on the end of the telephone if you need to ask anything.They dont mind.

hoping it all goes ok for you.Keep in touch on here ,

love,Cannon xxx

In a word - yes quite normal to feel this way.

Another way to look at it is "why not me".  You haven't done anything wrong, it's not your fault it's just one of those things. 

You will receive a lot of amazing support on this site from people who have walked in your shoes and are still here to tell the tale.  It's very treatable and you will get through this.

Do you have a treatment plan yet?  Have you told family/friends yet?

If you click on members names you will see their profile which will give you insight into their diagnosis etc.

Hi jdperry yes it is such a shock at first. I remember the day i was told i was numb.  Everyone on this site is so supportive. I was diagnosed 2 years ago i just want you to know it wont always be like this for you. Sending hugs.  Xx

Hi Jdperry

Yes it's normal. A complete shock to many. Remember being told and that I was going to have a mastectomy. I nearly fell through the floor as the mammogram and ultrasound showed nothing but the biopsy showed lobular breast cancer.

Had surgery chemo and rads followed by a delayed reconstruction.

My diagnosis was over 9 years ago but remember the feeling of numbness shock and anger.

Your cancer will be treatable so take deep breaths. Things will move very quickly now and once you know your treatment plan you will feel more positive. 

We are all here to help you.

Hugs

Sue xx     

Hi  

Yes, what you're feeling is quite normal!

Welcome to the club none of us wanted to join. That said we're a friendly bunch (as you've seen already), if a bit bonkers at times. There is usually someone around if you need a chat, or a shoulder to cry on.

Do you know the specifics of your diagnosis yet? If you can share a few details then we will have a better idea of how to support you.

I know it's impossible not to worry, but do try to restrict the time you spend worrying. Breast cancer treatment has moved on a lot in recent years, with over 90% success rates. It's not an easy journey for many, but it is doable.

Take things one day at a time, and be kind to yourself.

I'm sure you can use a few hugs too, plenty of those on here!!

Hugs xx

Hya, my diagnosis today to :-[ What a horrid day. 

I'm struggling to. Madness. Complete madness.

I go back to clinic on Friday for a treatment plan etc. 

We can do this, the ladies on here tell us we can xxxxx

Yep, you can do this !!

Sounds like you might need a hug too?

xx

Hi to both of you newly diagnosed...gentle hugs.

It is very early days so don't expect too much of yourself, its a lot to get your head around...a bit like finding yourself in a high speed obstacle race from a standing start.. but the obstacles are coming AT you!

Breeeeeth...your brain will be scrambled, emotions doing acrobatics...but the wonderful folk here know exactly how that is...so do come and chat even if you don't know what to say or life isn't making sense or you just want to cry or shout.

Take care

Hi sue could I ask if you had good responce to chemo with lobular cancer

Hugs Dayity xxx

Hi Dayity

If lobular cancer Grade 2 is confined to the breast there is usually no need for chemo. Tests showed my cancer had been found in my lymph nodes so chemo it was.

 Had 6 x TAC chemo which I tolerated well much to the amazement of my oncologist. Compared to some ladies on this site I got through relatively unscathed. Still something I wouldn't want to do again.

Had 13 sessions of radiotherapy after chemo and went on to have delayed LD reconstruction in 2010.  

Still on Arimidex until October next year. 

Must have worked as its 10 years since diagnosis in Feb next year.

Sue xxxxxx