Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 5 weeks ago and I'm starting my chemotherapy treatment on Christmas eve. On diagnosis my emotions were all over the place but it hit my partner more. The next morning when I woke up it hit me really hard I just burst out crying because I had this almighty feeling of being scared of what the next few weeks and months were going to be like but now I've come to terms with it all and spoken to my oncologist and the outlook seems positive. I'm staying positive and being strong but I've got a long journey ahead of me.
Hell on& welcome. I might find it useful to join the chemo thread too so you can chat to people on similar stage to yiu and maybe pick up tips.
Being told you have cancer is so scary but once treatment start you settle into a sort of acceptance and feel more positive as they are active treating you
Hello, I can empathise. I was diagnosed in October from routine screening. It knocks the air out of you; that moment when it dawns that this is not a mistake. It's really something. My chemotherapy started quickly and I've just had my second session. The one thing I do know is that I am not alone in this and it makes such a difference. Good luck on your journey, stay strong
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