Breast Cancer

Hello Becki 43 ,

First of all I am sorry you find yourself here, the place none of us wanted to be .... however, now you are here please don't ever feel alone we are all here for you - no matter what.

I can't say that I was thirsty, however, we all 'start' to become aware of many, many different things - most are not related just us being over sensitive and looking at for the slightest thing different.  

I would say that you can mention this at your meeting on the 5th May, or even phone your Breast Care department and ask them the question.  It really could be lots of different things.... are you drinking enough water, have you got the central heating on, have you got diabetes, you might be breathing differently - more through your mouth than normal..... however, these are only suggestions and none meant in any medical way......

Please try not to worry and ask the question at the meeting, also write down any other questions that come to mind before then - as if you are like any of us everything will go out of your head and any replies will go over your head.... this said it would be well worth taking a partner, friend or family member with you - this way they can listen and you can ask them questions.  One question that comes to my mind now is 'ask for a contact phone number for your Breast Care Nurse' - this way any other thoughts, worries or concerns you have got a direct number to phone.

Other than this the lovely people here are a mind full of information.

If you feel lost or lonely I'll attach a link to a thread called 'AWAKE' - it is where most of us always go to no matter what time of day or night - regardless of how we are feeling its a place to let off steam, relax, ask questions etc ......

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types/breast-cancer-forum/f/general/128753/awake/1875334

I hope this helps a little xx

Thank you so much this helps a lot. At the moment my head just feels a big fuzzy mess trying to get to grips with everything, I struggle to think straight. 

You will struggle - you will, it is normal, your have heard possibly the worst news ever - and at this time you will feel lonely and scared.... it is natural.  

Once you have a plan of what is happening you will start to feel slightly better, you have just got your ticket for a the rollercoaster of a ride that you never wanted to go on.

You can do this (in reality you have no choice) - but ...... you will do this, honest.... and be ready for all different emotions when you least expect them.

I think the waiting is the hardest part, once you know what is happening you will feel slightly more at ease.

Sending you love and a tight hug xxxx

I think you're right the waiting seems like years even though we are only a couple of days away now, I feel even more nervous about how bad it could be. I keep reading up on things and I'm not sure it's helping or not  hugs back at you x