New diagnosis

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Hello,

I’m new here. Recently diagnosed and have already had a WLE and lymph node biopsy. Waiting now for my next clinic appointment to find out what type of cancer I have. I can’t yet accept what has happened and I’m finding it difficult to ‘live in my head’ if anyone knows what that means. I have so much other stuff going on I can’t even think about the cancer. I’m trying not to feel sorry for myself as so many others are in a much worse position but sometimes my heart feels so heavy I think it might stop beating. Thank you for indulging me. I just need to tell someone I’m not ok.

Bobbiboo over 3 years ago

Hi Pennylord . I think what you are feeling is normal.

I'm.six months into the 'journey ' after a WLE and 4 months of chemo it took me at least 3 months to be able to cope with the C word. Even now some days I can't believe its happening , feel its unfair, feel angry , fatalistic at times.

I don't know how to advise you to cope with it except allow friends and family to support you and maybe plan things for when your treatment is over (I have a lot of holidays in my head) . And use breast care nurses.

At least you are part way through your treatment and hopefully won't need any more.

Keep strong xx

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to Bobbiboo

Thank you so much. I’m going to take a deep breath and make a list of all the things I’d like to do post treatment. I think it’s just what I need. Your advice is greatly appreciated. Xx.

Irishgirl16 over 3 years ago

Hi Pennylord, I think what you’re experiencing is pretty normal and certainly I have ups and downs through all of this. Macmillan offers a good support line if you feel you need to chat to someone, either on the phone or by test. I hope maybe that's of help to you. Best wishes

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