Hello everyone
I’m reaching out because I’m finding it difficult to talk to friends and family about my diagnosis. I haven’t actually told my family yet. Only my ex partner and one friend knows of my situation.
On Sunday I found a lump in my left breast. I was fortunate to be seen by the breast clinic on Thursday. The mass is my breast is very large. It seemed to appear overnight which was shocking. The breast team have already told me it’s cancer and to expect, surgery, chemo and radiation. This is despite my biopsy results not yet being known. I’m assuming that their experience tells them that my situation is not good.
To be honest my instinct is telling me that this has most likely spread elsewhere. I have had no appetite for the last 3 months, I have swelling in my leg, I have pain in my shoulder blade and numbness down my arm. My chest wall hurts too. I’m very tired all the time. Unfortunately I have autoimmune conditions so put my symptoms down to that.
I am 45 with a 6 year old who is my life. I’m scared and can’t help fearing the worst. Trying to be positive but also wanting to be practical and not in denial.
Thanks for reading.
H x
