Frightened but trying to be positive

Hi dear

I am sorry you found yourself here. I was in bits post diagnosis but you seem to be holding up OK? Let us know how you feel about it all if you so wish? The ladies here are so supportive and we hope you can lean on us if needed. It will be normal to feel nervous in run up to 2 Dec. I did tell myself the calmer you are the better the healing will be. So I just went with the flow. Night before op I had only 2 hours sleep (Duh!) however was really calm during the wait for op (12 hours fasting wait wasn't so pleasant). Trust in the medical team and they have done so many similar procedures like such...although it's our first time!!

I am one week post mastectomy also on the right side. Now recovering before treatment next. 

(((Big hugs)))

C x

Thank you for your reply.  Yes I keep telling myself to keep calm. I know I am in good hands but you can't help feeling a bit apprehensive.   Big hugs to you and thanks. X

Sorry you find yourself here again, my sister had Hodgkin’s 20 years or so ago so I understand a bit of what you’ve been through and I’m sad for you, you’ve now got breast cancer. Hopefully when they’ve seen the results of the surgery and histology you won’t have to do chemo again. What I can tell you is the chemo is different from even 20 years ago and a different regime also please don’t think you could be facing a carbon copy repeat. All the very best to you xx

I was diagnosed last Tuesday and am just coming to terms with everything and now waiting a surgery date. It's really scary but I'm trying  hard to press on and get things sorted before surgery.  

Thanks for reply. I know the chemo nowadays is not so bad I was very ill with the treatment.  Thanks again for the info x

I was diagnosed last Tuesday as well. I have to have a CT scan next week before my op to make sure it hasn't spread.  Fortunately I have a very loving husband who is an amazing support x

Sorry about your diagnosis too 

Life really throws you such awful surprises! I got told off by my surgeon ...don't be scared. Its not good use of your energy  make better use of it!

You and Roders will be having up and down days but once your on the journey you will then feel a bit better in yourself. 

Now you will have so many appointments in the meantime and a lot of info thrown at you  whole new jargon to get your head around!

C x