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Hi there 

sorry to hear about your diagnosis 

I also was diagnosed about 4 weeks ago 

it feels like your life is a whirlwind off appts , mri scans , tests etc

Also I remember my nurse saying you will be up and down with your emotions and she was right 

have you got a good support network around you ?

You will feel very overwhelmed , I constantly do and sometimes any little thing on top of how we are feeling can feel too much .

do you have anyone to talk to ?

i hope you feel more at ease soon .

Hi Mossey. 
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It can all feel a bit overwhelming at the beginning with loads of information being thrown at you. I remember feeling like I was suddenly on a hamster wheel that I didn’t want to be on and couldn’t get off. Once you have a treatment plan, and know where you’re going, you will feel more in control. Do you have plenty of support? Talking about how you’re feeling helps and you will always get lots of support on here if you need it. Staying positive is the thing that has got me through so far. You’d be amazed at what positives you can find if you look hard enough for them. Good luck! 

Hi 

I was also diagnosed about a month ago with breast cancer and positive node(s). I've had CT scan and get bone scan on Tuesday. I have my Consultant appointment on Wed 18th. I hope to get treatment plan and get started soon. I've found the waiting since diagnosis very long and at times overwhelming. I've tried to think and do what's right emotionally and physically but still struggle at times. 

Wishing you and averyone else  especially at this waiting stage well. 

Stripey x

Hi Stripeycat

Once you see your oncologist it will be like a whirl wind with your treatments, I remember that feeling…… I had 8 treatments of Chemo then every 3 weeks I have herceptin injections.

Had my lumpectomy approx 5 weeks after last Chemo and now starting  Radiotherapy next Monday.

There is no right or wrong way to feel with this and yes your emotions are all over the place, just go with them if you want to shout scream and curse do just that.  I can honestly say that things do settle down and if your anything like me I was working out on my calendar the date of my last chemo my Oncologist did tell me the very first time I saw him that my life would not be the same for the next year and he was right…… but now I am looking forward and starting to feel me again. I wish you the very best of luck….. and much love xxxxx

Hi Camera

Thank you so much for your post and good wishes. I appreciate your words very much. I am going to be on a long road with this treatment and I am preparing myself for it but I am so scared as it is in my lymph nodes and I'm worried about it spreading and becoming non curable. I am having a down day probably as I have a bone scan tomorrow and appointment with consultant on Wednesday. I have kept busy today with going out for a coffee, household tasks and my exercise bike. I feel like crying today but I don't want to worry my family even more.  

That is good that you're through your op and chemo.. Hope you are okay with radiotherapy. You're nearly there.

Good luck and best wishes

Stripey x