Newly diagnosed 4 days ago.

Hi JeniA

Sorry your here. When you are ready, let us know more. We can help with any struggles you have as many on here have went through it x

JeniA  I think we all feel bewildered at the start of our diagnosis. I certainly did and for me, the worst thing was staying strong and cheerful in front of my family, especially my 93 year old mother who I didn't want to scare or worry. I found this forum a great help. I don't post much but have gained a great comfort from reading the posts and realising nearly everyone feels the same

It's a hardest place to be, sorry you landed on here. 

Op is not too bad prob as compared to treatment even though for myself having had mastectomy, most difficult part is accepting the new me!

What op r you having?

U will feel all sorts as it is early days n you're in shock but once you're on the path, you will find strength you never had, to cope 

Ask away if u have questions 

Cx

Thank you, just knowing there are people out there helps. X

Yes, my mum is my priority at 84 she's only just retired and then only because she took voluntary redundancy... amazing woman. I just don't want her to be upset. My ex lost his battle last year, we have 3 children and 7 grandchildren and a stepchild each, so they are all very worried. X

Claud272 thanks. Yes everyone's story is different. I'm having lumpectomy and lymph nodes out next week then prob chemo and radio as I'm her2positive, I trust my surgeon he is very experienced and well respected. X

Jen...I didn't tell anyone till I was sure. When I did, I felt a huge burden lifted. Its very hard, my 81 yr old mum doesn't know about me. It would just be too upsetting. She lives on the other side of the world so I can appreciate you may not be able to hide this fact. 

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My husband passed away 5 yrs ago, and we have a teenager. I can imagine your worries, but the time now is to focus on you, and your healing. I have learnt to be more selfish and not think I am super human. You got this!!! 

C x

I am triple positive...every time I read my diagnosis I cry and cry...on paper I am so ill...but in body I don't feel ill...there is no sense to it all.

Cx 

I’m only having my 2nd chemo New Year’s Eve

My surgery will be later , I’m her2 positive , so they are throwing all the drugs at me , my oncologist- a lovely lady at NNUH told me 

I’m hoping I get a good response before mine 

take care and fingers crossed for you 

I was diagnosed November 

Deb x

Hi I had this op just over a week ago. No point me saying don't worry as I worried myself day and night. the op day was long and tiring ....but as others have said it the waiting that is hardest. I was 2nd to last to go to theatre and only one having ALL nodes removed. You will feel very relieved  when it's out and take things at your pace. Not saying it's not uncomfortable but you will get lots of pain relief. I had drain removed yesterday boy I was pleased to see the back of that.  I am still stiff and achy but am doing exercises. my results day is 4 Jan. Kind of dreading it but needing to know next steps. Ask me anything about the op if u have any questions, good luck xx