Just diagnosed

Hi Goodie75 nice to hear from you and sorry you are here, this is the right place to be so well done for finding it fast.  There are thousands of amazing women on here who will happily shares their experience to support you on your treatment plan and if you post details of your plan women with relevant cancer and treatment will answer your posting.  Love from Ann

Hi Goodie75

Sorry you find yourself here. Have you got your start date?

I had mri yesterday so good luck with yours. Not pleasant but got to be done. It didn't help with mine as I was hypo after...but so tired from appointments!

Trust me when I say we get it about your unhelpful thoughts during alone time. We all go thru this no running away from, but try to turn them into positives like exercise, dance or listen to music etc. Whatever you fancy, just be kind to yourself. Be stress free in readiness for chemo, it's not easy for mums - bless you, u still thinking of others (kids!) before you.

Mine may be next week. Frightened out of my wit..again no running away from...we will pull each other through. Trust the medicine and your medical team. Its human to feel the highs and lows but don't dwell on the lows too long...we won't want to miss any minute of living....keep fighting and talking- we are here for you. 

C x

Hi Goodie75

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  It's good that you are keeping busy to try to take your mind off what is to come. 

Wishing you the best of luck with your treatment when you start it.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi, I am 48 and have 3 teenage sons.  Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma wirh dcis 5 weeks ago and unfortunately lymph node positive.  Having mastectomy on Friday.  It has been such a rollercoaster of emotions.  I have to tried to keep myself busy but night time is the worst.   All the emotions you are going through are totally normal.   I have never cried in front of so many people in my life.  Take care x

Hi and welcome to club no one wants to be in. It’s a big scary rollercoaster ride. Your own thoughts are the worst ones - that little voice that goes ‘what if’… I just tried to ignore them as much as possible, keeping busy and reading and sadly binge watching box sets!

I had a barrage of tests and scans over a two week period, including some at the same time in different hospitals!  The MRI was the worst in my opinion, but the nuclear bone scan and CT were at worst uncomfortable. The radiographers were brilliant and put me at my ease as much as possible. The preop assessment gave me high blood pressure but again the staff were amazing. 

Be prepared for appointments to move around, it’s done to get you seen quicker.  I had my surgery the day before I was originally meant to see the surgeon. He was brilliant so kind and caring, even going down to theatre to talk with the anaesthetists about me. The breast care nurses are amazing too. They can be a real lifeline when stuff overwhelms you. 

Family and friends are invaluable. My husband can’t drive so my best friend has ferried me back and forth, even though at times it was just because I was too scared to drive. 

here for you

HI Mel28 so sorry, have you found the AWAKE part on this site, it's a good place to go when you can't sleep, let us know how you get on Friday, I will be thinking of you.  Love from Ann

Hi Goodie75. I too am 46 with a 9 and 14 yr old. I’ve been diagnosed with Dcis and have have lots of tests, biopsy’s and meetings. They have found a 2nd lump which I’m waiting for results of. This afternoon I see the oncologist and hopefully start my chemo soon. This sight has been a godsend for me.  I have been lurking for a while but the ladies here have put me at ease with their chats and information. Together we can can help each other get through this xx

Thank you Ann x

Thank you so much for your message. How are your boys coping ? I think the hardest part is the fear I see in my daughters eyes.I totally agree though about night times being a low point. I really hope all goes well with your mastectomy on Friday. I’ll be sending you lots of healing thoughts ! 
Take care and thanks again so much for your message xx

Thank you so much . It’s such a relief to have a forum where we’re all going through it together . Our own thoughts can be a lonely place at times .

Thanks again x