33yo with breast and lymphonode cancer

Hi Fede

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  It's perfectly understandable that you are feeling scared of what's ahead of you.  While having breast cancer is scary it is treatable.   While I won't say chemo is easy it is doable.  It's good that you have lot's of support around you, particularly the support of those who've gone through this.  You will find this a very supportive group of people should you need it.

I was diagnosed nearly three years ago with triple negative breast cancer with lymph node involvement and after having 8 cycles of chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I made a full recovery.

Whatever you do don't google your type of breast cancer as the information on google is at least five years out of date, instead rely on sites like this one and breast cancer for your information.

Wishing you the best of luck with your treatments.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hi Daisy,

thank you so much for your message!

It’s great to see that, with similar diagnosis and treatment, you made a full recovery. 
The part I am scared the most are the side effects being an hypochondriac, I’ve had moments I spiraled down the panic route but quickly picked myself up with some breathing techniques and meditation.

I’m grateful for this support group so much, I am looking forward to being 3 years into this and reassuring newly diagnosed people the way your message reassured me just now.

lots of love

Fede

Hi Fede, 

I'm only a few months in with TNBC. I’ve started to come to terms with what’s about to hit me but the first 2 months have been hell. I’ve been waiting for the operation and panicking every few days that it’s spreading and it will be too late before they do anything. I’m at the point where I just want the treatment to start so I can feel we’re doing something about the cancer.

This group has been brilliant for calming me and sending advice including some great blogs. So good to hear from people who are further down the line and can offer advice the doctors don’t tell you. 

Hi Opal,

i am sorry to hear about your struggle, i find myself in those desperate times every now and then but what works for me is meditation and breath work. You’d be surprise what your mind can do and how it affects your body’s healing abilities.

Another thing that works for me are hugs, they instantly calm you down and lower the cortisol level. I’m sending you a virtual hug hoping you’ll get one soon from your loved ones.

Stay strong and as positive as possible, I know it’s hard but you and I will get through this together ️

Lots of Love

Fede

Hi Fede

I was diagnosed back in late May with ILBC and my lymph nodes were affected too. Had to have lots of other tests to check the staging - I was relieved that the results came back ok & that no further spreading had occurred.  It’s the waiting which is hard but try to take one day at a time and keep busy !

I couldn’t have got through this with the support of my friends & family and my hubby has held my hand every step of the way x

i’m now 5 days since my mx and lymph removal and yes I was scared but the op was over before I had time to think. I ache and have discomfort but I don’t have pain and am coping with paracetamol & ibuprofen if required.  The dressing comes off on Friday and then I meet up with my consultant on 1st August for the results - it was suggested that I shall be having hormone therapy with some bouts of radiotherapy so keeping my fingers crossed he has guessed my treatment correctly.

I hope all goes well with your treatments.

Keep strong and keep smiling, Jules