Unreal

For many of us it does get easier, especially once we get all the information about the type of cancer, the proposed treatment, etc., and once treatment starts, meaning, a lot of the unknowns become known. It doesn't necessarily happen the same way for everyone, though, so while there are sometimes common threads, we each respond in our own way. Have you been told what type/stage/grade cancer it is, and how they want to deal with it?

I only know its grade 1, when I have my appointment with surgeon I guess I'll find out more, have covid at the moment so hoping to test negative soon so can still go. Finding everyday a real struggle to keep it together.  

• Aww bless you Sunbeam.
• It will get easier for you once you know what is going on, I think the worse thing is not knowing.
• You will be fine x

Yeah. It can be hard to focus on mundane things right after receiving this kind of sudden news, and while having to deal with the emotional impact. 

Thank you  in tears again, so nice to hear kind words from others who know how it feels. X

It's good to know others have felt the same, thanks. X

The waiting game is not a game we want to play. It is hard but try and keep yourself busy. Once you have a plan in place it will be easier as you can plan. We are here x

100% agree with what others have said here - once you can 'label it', and have a plan of attack, it does get manageable. Be prepared for and allow the tears to fall as needed. It's all part of the coping mechanism.

Can totally relate to the "knew it was bad news" response. Lost my Mum to the same BC I was diagnosed with, but kept being reassured that surgery and treatments have moved ahead in leaps and bounds in the last 20 years since my Mum's diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal (4 taken) then back 28 days later for axillary node removal because all 4 had cancer cells (the rest = 14 total), whereas my Mum had mastectomy and axillary node removal, and a really harsh chemo and radiotherapy treatment. I take two tablets once a day. So far, so good, very little side effects. 

Sending prayers of peace for you and hugs of comfort 

Hi, its difficult to get your head round it isnt it, i was the same 1st mammogram but my biopsy conformed which cancer and grade 1 - 2. So grade1 is slow growing so they tell me. So this is really good new for us both. I have my op next week, just take each day as it comes, my mind is all over the place, My friend had this 3 years ago and is now has been clear since the firat lot of treatment, try to stay positive  Take care of yourself x

Thank you for those words, helps so much to hear from others experiencing the same,  I didn't realise how much.  Lots of luck for op next week.  You should brave even though you may not feel it. X