I am really scared

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I was diagnosed on Thursday and I am really scared. Doctor was talking to me as if I have the flu and was optimistic but  ow I have to do all sorts of tests. What if it spreading as we speak. I am very scared to die.  I have a 12 year old son and I can't stop the bad thoughts. I am sad

  • Hello Or1977

    I'm new also and really scared , I have to have lump removed then been told chemo and injection every 3 weeks for 5-6 months but their also sounded really positive and said I'll be fine...but it don't stop the anxious feelings ..the thoughts are natural come and go within seconds...have a look on netflix type in Head Space there are 3 to watch the breathing helps alot honestly take a deep breathe in counting to 4 through your nose hold for 2 let it out slowly through your mouth repeat 4 times ...I'm doing this as I type to calm down xxxx 

  • So sorry you’ve had the news no one wants but all of us have had at some stage. Try not to worry too much. Things have come a long way in breast cancer treatment and survival rates are so much better than years ago. We all worry about it spreading whilst waiting on treatment but in reality it’s probably taken years to get to the size it is now. Mine was fast growing but the consultant reckoned it had take 5 years to get to the stage where it was diagnosed. Hopefully you will have a treatment plan soon. Do you have a breast care nurse yet you can phone and ask questions? This forums is very helpful if you need to ask anything. You are not alone. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Thank you lovely! My gym is my happy space I want to make more time.  Very early stages here but who knows.is cancer is eating me and spreading. Cancer is a very scary word thank you for your tips xxx

  • Hello hun  yes I do have a nurse and have called her yesterday. Cancer is something that happens to others,  not you... petrified xx

  • Hi,it's a scary time and I think you are in the worst stage right now, you know something but not enough.  Waiting to get the results is horrid, but certainly I felt much better when I had a treatment plan and knew what I was dealing with. Try and remember that breast cancer is generally very treatable these days.

    I was diagnosed 2and a half years ago, treatment took about 8 months but it was all very manageable, with some help from friends and family. Try to be kind to yourself right now, find things to keep you busy and distracted. I hope you get your tests sieh quickly and then it will be more clear.   Best wishes 

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  • Thank you ! I will try that. This forum is great because we go through same fears. Need to shake bad thoughts off my head x

  • Thank you so much. I months treatment wow. I just want this over tomorrow !!! Can't bear it... 

    I am busy all the time but it is still on my mind 24 hours. It is all so new x

  • Hi , it is scarey I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago n on the outside to everyone been very chilled about it , it is what it is I say , I’.m lucky it’s stage 1 we caught it early all be fine , but today I have crashed , saw surgeon last Friday , more than I thought , surgery n partial reconstruction then onto radiotherapy, I thought this would not happen to me but here I am , big hugs to you x 

  • The nurse was talking about grade I am 1-2 not sure if that the stages ? Did a bone scan today and the worst thing is to wait ! And live with these thoughts. I want this over Tired face  wishing you the best of luck hun. Thank you x

  • Lots of hugs coming your way I had mine last wwwk results Thursday it’s agonising having to wait x