Feeling terrified and lost

Hi , sorry that you find yourself here, but welcome to the group no one wants to join. I think we all felt the same way when we are told that we have cancer, and as you say the waiting is the worst bit. Just try and take it one day at a time, it’s hard but you can do it. We are all here for you, please feel free to talk to us, we don’t care if you rant, cry, shout or moan, we are here to help. If you find yourself awake in the night, there is a thread called AWAKE and there is usually someone around to talk to, and if you want to ask questions there is always someone to help. Sending you welcome hugs xx

Hello Janet and welcome to this incredibly friendly group, though I’m sad you’ve needed to join it.

This really is the worst shock as you’d been led to believe the lump was a cyst, but shocks are tough to cope with. 

Once you know the plan for treatment you will feel more reassured, I’m sure, at the moment you’re scared. But please remember that treatments for breast cancer have improved no end and are still improving all the time.

keep positive thoughts running through your mind, saying to yourself ‘I will get through this’. I hope you have someone with you to give you hugs when it feels really bad? 

Sending you a hug through the ether anyway

hugs xxx

Hi Janet and other members of this group. This is the first time that I have posted anything since being diagnosed in December and I too thought (or rather convinced myself) that I had a cyst. 

I remember waking up to the adrenaline filled realisation of it all, but pleased be assured that this will pass as your mind and body have had a huge shock and need to process what's happening. 

We all cope in different ways, and family, friends and faith have been my rocks in this journey so far.

Take one day at a time Janet and try to continue to do the things that you enjoy. Sending big hugs xxxx

Thank you for your kind words and reassurance. xxx

Thank you so much. xxx

Thank you. I'm looking forward (if that's the right choice of words) to getting on with the treatment. 

Yes I have my husband and a very supportive family and some brilliant close friends so a good network of support. It feels good to connect with people who are actually going through the same thing tho. xx

Good Morning sorry you find yourself here but believe me it is the best place to be, this place has helped me on good days and bad days and before you know it you will be posting helping out others.

You say they did biopsies and told you they thought it MIGHT be breast cancer, if they haven't told you it is for sure don't lose hope, i had a biopsy on another lump they found while i was being treated for breast cancer and it came back as clear, so unless they have told you for sure it is cancer there is still a chance it isn't

If it is cancer, it is not the end of the world. You are going through the worse bit, the waiting, i have been having treatment for a few months now and the worse bit is waiting for results. Once you have a treatment plan it gets easier, i guess because you feel you are doing something its easier. Its a rollercoaster but you have found us here who will be by your side all the way, whatever your results.

Keep talking to us, ask questions, cry, scream, rant and we even have a laugh sometimes. Also know that no question is a silly question and every one is different and their treatment will be different. 

Keep talking to us xxx

Hi

I hope its not cancer they told me at the biopsy stage I was the right age for cancer  (52) so I was prepared but to be honest you're never going to be prepared. 

It's absolute poo and no wonder you waking up in an anxieties state. But just think we all have been there had the tee shirt been sick on it washed it worn it again. 

You will be alright babe keep smiling xxx you can do this xxx

Hi. Thanks for your message. I don't think the doctor (or whatever the proper title is) was in any doubt. She wasn't offering any hope that it might not be cancer. 

I hate to have to wear the t shirt but I can already see I'm in very good company with all the support I've been given already on this forum xx

Hiya,

Waiting for results is awful, try to keep yourself busy over the next week. Go for long walks, get out in the sunshine, read some books...

Try not to use Dr Google, he is evil and often out of date. Any questions, post on here. Also try not to worry, worrying will not change the outcome.

Cwtches,

Gay xxx