Hello

Hello ,

I am sorry you find yourself here, the place none of us wanted to come to.  You will feel so shocked at this time, this is natural..... however, what you won't know is 'you WILL get through this, you will'.  You will no doubt feel numb and not sure what is going on.... take deep breaths and get ready for the 'rollercoaster ride none of us wanted to get on'.

I won't lie, you will have up's and down's - you will - but, you will come out the other side stronger.  The ladies and gents on this site are amazing, they are 'normal' (hmmm ) everyday people that have or are walking similar paths.  The knowledge and support combined is incredible.  Please know that you are not alone - I think until your walk this path you can't know how a person truly feels with this.

I will say, when I first came here I was terrified and the help and support I received is amazing.

Ask any questions you want and between us I am sure we can help you.

If you find trouble sleeping with thoughts going through your head or you want to chat on an 'on going thread' - I will attach a link to the 'AWAKE' thread, we all pop in and out of there all of the time, whether for advice, comfort, understanding or even a laugh - not matter how you are feeling this is a good place to go - both night and day.

Sending gentle, reassuring hugs xxxx

Link to the awake thread....

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/chat-breast-cancer/f/breast-cancer-forum/128753/awake/1642805#1642805

oww and.....

Welcome. News can be upsetting/alarming/a shock and just generally shit but we are all here and as WhatHappened has said you will get through this. What is your diagnosis? You could always pop some info in your profile as it then saves you repeating yourself. Do you have treatment plan in place yet? This will help plan the next few months.

We are here for you. Ask any questions as although we are all here for the same reason - we have different types, plans and outcomes but there is bound to be someone going through similar that can help. Click my name to read my tale. No history either in my family and it was a big shock. I've met and chatted with some lovely people on this site who helped me so hoping you will too. Keep going...take it one day at a time x

Hi Sunshine46

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s perfectly natural not to know how to feel about a cancer diagnosis. Personally I wasn’t surprised when I was diagnosed as I suspected it after I had my Mammogram, scan and biopsy. I was diagnosed over a year ago and am now post treatment and I am cancer free. You’ll find plenty of support on this forum should you need it.

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

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hello WhatHappened

Thanks so much for the beautiful encouragement. I can definitely feel the love here. Thanks for sending the awake thread link. Lots of hugs to you too xx 

Hi Tired Minion

I certainly get you. I was quite shock on getting the news especially because we have no history of cancer in the family. Nevertheless, I have come to understand that it doesn't matter. It can still happen. I will update my profile as suggested. I have a plan of treatment in place.

My surgery is on Monday 08/11

Afterwards I will have radiotherapy and hormone treatment. It is not certain yet if I will be having chemotherapy. I feel a bit relieved reading the messages on this platform. Truly indeed, it is one day at a time. 

Thank you x

Hi Daisy53

Congratulation on crossing that part. It is good news and a bit of relief. Thank you for the love. I pray everything goes well for you completely. xx

Hey , it’s a tough journey.  I too was very surprised as no history in family .   The first few weeks after diagnosis are the hardest , waiting for results , getting a treatment plan.   Make sure you ask loads of questions about the treatment options for you .  Don’t get swept along with it , you need to feel in control of what is going to happen .   Staying positive is hard, and you will have some amazing positive days when you are ready to fight and some days filled with fear and worry.  Let both types of day happen it’s how you will get through xxx

     I'm glad you have a plan in place. It won't be long until 8th and then that will be over and you can start to recover. Its good to have an element of control as the waiting and not knowing can be unbearable. Make sure you have some comfy clothes, books to read, access to a radio as this will all help you post surgery to rest and recuperate. wishing you well x