Diagnosed with Breast cancer at 38

Hi there! always remember you are not alone and there are always people out there to help you with whatever comes your way. I was diagnosed in January this year; (39 at the time) and like you I was told it was breast cancer even before the results came back. I was sent for an MRI  for more clarity. I know it’s so bloody scary but the fact that they are acting quickly is great!  Mine in the end was confirmed early breast cancer; they originally planned an op and then radiotherapy but my results came back a higher grade of cancer so I’ve had to endure 4 months of chemo. But it’s all preventative in my case.

You will be fine; it’s gonna rock your world for a little while just now but you do change and adapt to deal with it. There’s one thing this experience will do is make you realise what’s important in your world…. It’s also amazing what you can deal with. Meds today are amazing and I’ve worked through the last 6 weeks of chemo. You’ll find a way and do what’s right for you. It’s ok to be tied up in knots right now; take one day at a time x 

Hello, I was diagnosed early June at 35 years old, I know exactly how you're feeling and it was the worst week of my life, but you learn to accept it and things do get better. I still haven't received any treatment despite having had every test you could imagine. The CT scan was actually really good because it confirmed the cancer hasn't spread beyond my lymph nodes which helped me relax a little. I focus on the fact that breast cancer is treatable and at our 'young' age we should be able to fight it off. I start chemo on Wednesday.