new diagnosis

Hello Lupo

I am so sorry that this post has gone without an answer for a few days, You are very welcome here and it is perfectly natural that the diagnosis for breast cancer doesn't seem real.

This is not my forum, but there are many here that will be able to give you support and advice, so I just wanted to bump your post to ensure others did not miss it.

I see you have also posted in new to the community, thank you.

I wish you every success with your treatment and someone will be along shortly who has experience that will be of benefit to you

Lowe'

Hello Lowe

Thank you for your lovely supportive message

Best wishes to you

Hello Lupo,

Just logged in as a new joiner myself. 

Bless you sweetpea,  I can totally relate to your feeling of it all being really so surreal, unreal.      I was diagnosed with Breast cancer last October following a routine mammogram,  as with you Lupo, no symptoms.......I couldn't even say the word cancer without crying for days ....

But, I had my surgery within 3 weeks so really quick and within that time I was in a whirlwind of emotions but happening so quickly I really didn't have time to overthink..... finished treatment two weeks ago.    The saving grace is that the NHS and drs and nurses worked so quickly, from diagnosis to operation and treatment.       I know my diagnosis is different to yourself but the sentiments are the same.    MacMillan, well, I cannot praise them enough Lupo - let them in, chat to them,  it will help you process it all and get some perspective of the way forward for you xx

Do you have an operation coming up to remove the tumour at all?    I found that dealing with one thing one day at a time helped me rationalise the situation?    I wander if that would help you too.      Don't give up - fantastic advances in treating this awful parasite are truly amazing Lupo .... give MacMillan helpline a call they are Angels on earth and I cannot tell you just how much they helped me - just talking about it and help you process it all and then gather up your skirts and push forward !       Don't be beaten by it, easy to say harder to do I know but when you are ready, so important to keep positive (you are probably shouting at me now !  I know I understand but really, you will get through this ok?

I can imagine your emotions when they come are rather like a roller coaster - keep faith Lupo,   chat to your MacMillan nurse about anything and everything,   and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE,   all of us on these forums will help where we can ok?  

Lots of love and hugs to you Lupo  xx

Hi Lupo. It must seem overwhelming. I have just finished chemo and now move on to the next stage of treatment. I just take everything one day at a time. That’s worked for me. If I think too far ahead I can’t seem to process it. So just today and I might look to tomorrow and that’s it. Also, make sure you keep the communication with your care team. They are brilliant and will help you with any of your treatment plans. I have a notebook where I note any questions I have and then, when I get to speak to somebody, I go through all my questions. That way I’m not trying to think of everything and I don’t leave an appointment thinking ‘damn I forgot to ask xyz’. And keep using theses forums. We will keep supporting you and there will Always be somebody here. And, as Lowedal says, Macmillan are also here to support you

take care and let us know how things are going. You are not alone in this!! Xxxx