Diagnosed today..

Good morning....

Welcome to this site although I'm very sorry you've had to join us. You have found a good place to meet others who understand exactly what you are going through. As you said the waiting is one of the hardest parts....at least now you know what you are dealing with.

I noticed yesterday a lady newly diagnosed like yourself with DCIS posting on the thread What others think.......perhaps someone you could link up with to support each other. The Awake thread is always active and there for a chat as well as discussing serious issues or just having a laugh. You will find posters there who have more than 20 years experience of this disease and those who were diagnosed last week. No one has all the answers....no two people respond identically to the treatments and outcomes may differ but between the group, there will always be someone who will offer a suggestion or simply be there to listen, empathise or encourage.

So ask your questions.....we jest the only silly one is the one you don't  ask......share your feelings, cry or laugh......in this group you will find the support you need.

Keep in touch. I hope your results come back quickly to allow your team to make your treatment decisions. Once you really start treatment, despite the fact some may not be pleasant, you will feel more in control.

Take care. Stay safe from the Covid. Cyber hugs.

Love Karen

Hi Saffy

I was diagnosed with DCIS a couple of weeks ago after starting my journey back in August and have found loads of support on this group. Its not a club any of us wanted to join but nevertheless here we are and you are welcome.

The best bits of advice I have seen and been given is just go from appointment to appointment worrying further ahead than that can mess with your head (even more) and don't Google. There is so much on there most of it not relevant and just instils fear and quite a lot is outdated. 

I'm sure others will be able to give you the benefit of their experiences. And as you can see your in good company in the wee hours when sleep is not our friend. I'm off to receive my MRI results in a few hours and see what my consultant has planned for me and 'the girls'.

Take care and stay safe. Debs

Hi saffy .  Sorry you find yourself here .  If you click on my name you will see my diagnosis.  I had DCIS but no chemo 

Hi Saffy

So sorry to hear your diagnosis but I'm in a similar boat. I was told yesterday my lump is cancerous and now I have 2 weeks to wait for the biopsy results. I feel so sad, scared and in shock and wish I could go back 2 days to be just me and normal. I don't want to be this person with cancer but knowing there are so many people just like me helps a lot. I hope you get your treatment started soon and will be thinking of you. I'm here if you need to chat x