Diagnosis today, advice please

A good way I found, in order to get myself in the right frame of mind for all the tests, scans. biopsies, clinics etc was to always think to myself and repeat frequently at times of doubt "This is treatable". Also to try to find something humorous and/or interesting in something along the way. I didn't like the phrase "cancer journey" so even though it may be a long and winding road (love that Beatles song) I always thought of it as a short trip. It's just a blip in life.

Hi Bringmesunshine

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is very treatable these days so take things a day at a time. Keep yourself busy by doing the things that you love. Do try to take a walk everyday even if it’s only a small one it can help  with any side effects you may have. While I won’t say chemo is easy it is doable and your oncology team will do everything in their power to make sure that you stay well during treatment.

Wishing you the best of luck with your treatments when they start.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Thank you so much. This really helps me, I’ve had the tests (still bruised from the biopsy last week)  so just waiting for the HER2 results. Treatment should begin in about 5 weeks. I keep telling myself it’s treatable but I’m scared. It’s just a blip in life - I like that. I think the C word makes one automatically think the worst. 

I wish you all the best, thank you again 

Thank you Daisy53, I’m so glad Ive found this forum as I’m already feeling more positive. I was sat staring at the TV thinking, “why me?”, “what if I’m riddled?”, “will I live to see my wedding?” - I could feel my heart thumping. Not eaten all day, no appetite so searched online for a forum to seek support. Just two responses and I’m feeling like I can totally beat this. 

Now tears of relief, not fear. I no longer feel alone. 

I wish you all the best, thank you again 

I was scared too. I'd never had an op before (apart from tonsils out at age 4) so had no idea how I'd get on. But come through it you will, with the help of all the medical staff who will have seen it all before and will know how to support you. It is a bit of a surreal whirlwind. I read a lot too, and knew quite a lot what to expect. None of it was as bad as my wild imagination made it out to be. 

Welcome. Please know that now you have found us, you are not on your own. It can be a scary and uncertain time to come but like you, mine was treatable and its a good thing to remember. Ask questions, write them down if needs be to us us or breast care nurse, keep yourself occupied with things that you enjoy as the waiting game can be a stressful time. Cry if you need, rant if thats better. No one knows why or who gets cancer but take this time to look after yourself both physically and mentally. There’s help available if you need it too but you're not on your own. There's more about me if you click my name. 

Keep going ... one day at a time x

You will loose weight from worry and think all sorts of things about being riddled with it. I did!! I was 1 stone lighter after 1month. That was a really difficult time. Lots of tears were shed. However I’ve had the op and radiotherapy and do you know what….. I’m ok. Life is getting back to normal and it’s only 31/2 months. All I can say is keep busy when waiting results. Keep jumping through the hoops and use it as a life rethink time. I have and I’m more chilled and laid back. Feeling good. Just need to loose more weight and get the swelling down. 
you will be fine……. Keep in touch xx

Sorry to hear your news.  As others have said it is treatable.  I kept busy right up to my op and now I just want treatment over so I can get back to work.  I’m just taking one day at time and embracing the opportunity to get a new hairstyle, wigs, scarfs and learn  about something I know nothing about before.  Your cancer nurse will be their for you step of the way.  This forum has been great for advice and support.

Hello BringMeSunshine21. Really sorry that you have joined this club that none of us want to be in.  It is so scary.  Your mind races ahead and you imagine the worst.  It was a bolt from the blue for me followed by a roller coaster.  I am some way down the road to recovery now having had two ops and a node clearance.  Still have to manage chemo and radio.  I am told that it is doable and I am trying very hard to stay positive and enjoy each day, taking them one at a time.  I go for a walk every day and try to do something that I enjoy.  BC is very treatable now and things are improving all the time.  I am very content with the treatment that I have received so far and so grateful that I don't live in a country where I could not afford to be treated.  Waiting is the worst part but with each day that passes we are all one step closer to recovery and getting back to a "normal" life.  All the best and take care.  I am sending you a virtual hug.  This forum is so good.  I live on my own and have found everyone so supportive.  Remember it is all doable and you will get there.

Oh that’s good to know, I’m still in shock so need to keep re-reading this over the coming months. 

Thanks again