Hello

Hi Horse Diva sorry to hear of your diagnosis... its not easy to take in mentally.

I was diagnoses in August with invasive stage 3 BC lump to large for surgery and a lymph node too.... so I am on the chemo route initially for five months, then surgery followed by radiotherapy.

Like you I am a very active person, fortunately I am retired so dont have your problem, but I enjoy gardening, DIY, and this time last year was backpacking in the Greek Islands..... my plan had been to tackle historic sites in Italy or Spain this year.... well will keep for the future.... I hope you dont have to have chemo, its very tiring, but I have prepared  with films, books etc and whatever needs doing has to be done in the mornings before I collapse onto the settee.

None of us chose this, but it is the enemy and we have to charge at it as best we can.  Good luck and keep us updated.

Hi Anji

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it must be really tough to deal with. I hope the treatment works for you. 

Thank you - yes, I guess we have to learn to adapt. My husband and I were planning on visiting my daughter in New Zealand in February but that is on hold for now.

I'm just so greatful to have been seen so quickly - 6 weeks between finding the lump and having it removed. 

All the best to you,

Liz

Hi and sorry you find yourself here.

I am still in shock most days I think!

 Diagnosed in May, mastectomy in July and now on chemo with three more to go. 
I’m 52 and never expected this!

 I’ve always been really active, cycling here there and everywhere as well as walking and running, and find myself here feeling like I’ve arrived in a parallel universe.

 Wake up every day with a dread but am trying to get on best I can.

 This place is great support if only to know you’re not alone and lots of great advice.

 Take care x

And all the best to you too.... glad they found it early for you 

Hi there, Firstly huge hug coming your away, i was diagnosed two weeks ago - grade 3 in lymph node in armpit, and stage 2 breast - had ct and ,mri scans - to see if any spread results thursday - i was a self employed cleaner for 13 years, but closed business down and have been employed for 7 months -go onto UC portal if you have one and apply for a UC50 form, also macmillian will help with a grant of £350 if you earn less then £324 a week, amd have less then £1000 in your account ( if your hours do reduce the UC50 will kick in) x

Thank you, hugs to you too.Its really hard to get your head around isn't it?

My cancer was grade 2, none showing in the lymph nodes on the ultrasound scan but a biopsy was done at the time of my surgery to make sure it hasn't spread. Just waiting to see my surgeon for my results end of next week and find out by when I start radiotherapy. 

That's useful advice, thanks. What is the UC portal?

I hope all goes well for you. It's the waiting that's hard.

X

Hi, sorry to hear about your diagnosis too. It really is a shock isn't it. I think I'd convinced myself that it wasn't going to be cancer.I guess we have to hold on to the thought that we will come out the other side at some point. 

I hope all goes well for the rest of your treatment and you are on the road to recovery soon.

Xx

Good luck with results and keep us posted - UC - Universal credit

And yes the waiting feels like forever 

Thank you! U too xxx

Also have a look at this site - i applied for a box and just got a notification they are sending it out

www.littlelifts.org.uk/.../