Just diagnosed

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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?

  • nope normal, much like all things everyone reacts differently but with new treatments more and more get on w life, sorry you are here, we are here for the moments u have questions or wobbles.

  • 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.'

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  • 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 ?

  • Wave hi, sorry for your newsSlight frown 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 the same but have had an occasional wobble, just got on with it. There is neither a right or wrong way to react, people deal with it differently.

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    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  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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  • I hope all goes well for you.