Just been told that I have breast cancer. My sister who is a nurse asked if I was getting much sleep. I have been fine and not worrying. I am fairly stoic about it and not thinking about it much just getting on with life.
Is this a normal reaction? Or am I extremely laid back?
For me, that's perfectly normal as I was the same. I'm not saying that I didn't have the occasional wobble but for the most part I just 'got on with it.'
I think we all react differently when given our diagnosis. It’s brilliant that you have been able to get on with life and not worry. Do you have a treatment plan yet ?
hi, sorry for your news
I was the same when diagnosed last year. People at work kept saying I can't believe you've got cancer etc etc
I had a bit of a curveball thrown into the mix earlier this month, and now have to have chemo which wasn't really on the cards at initial diagnosis. I had a bit of a wobble then, and it was because I thought I knew what my plan was, and then it all changed. I learnt a big lesson that day, and realised that alot of times, things don't always go as expected so just go with the flow I guess.
I wish you well and the best of everything moving forward. Take care,
Lisa xx
I was really glad to have my mastectomy and from the day of being told I had cancer (it was obvious when 2 Macmillan nurses followed me into the consultants room) I was shocked but just said “oh, what happens now?”. Looking back it all happens so quickly, yes a lot of waiting for results/tests and my diary was full of appointments but my husband, family and friends all said “you’ve dealt with this really well. I couldn’t”. I actually haven’t cred since I was diagnosed in Feb 2022…I thought I was in denial but have joined a local cancer group who meet twice a week and it’s been great to have other people to talk to. Some have got some really rotten cancers so I know in spite of being Stage 3 i have been well dealt with. Bless you ion your journey and keep that brill attitude of yours! x.
Not yet, dreading that part. Pointless freaking over a diagnosis as it changes nothing. The treatment does concern though as I am aware it can make you feel terrible.
I have a lumpectomy on Tuesday then will have to wait for results to see what my plan will be
If by treatment you're talking about chemotherapy KreggySue then you might be pleasantly surprised. I had 21 weeks of chemo last year but, apart from losing my hair, I hardly had any side effects.
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