I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer with lymph node involvement and am awaiting the results of ct scan to see if it has spread,l am completely overwhelmed and finding it hard to just function as l am so frightened
I’m sorry that you are in this position. I was likewise 6 months ago and can remember the terror and disorientation of learning that information.
Once you know more about your situation and have a treatment plan from an oncologist I think you will find that you have something to focus on and work towards.
its good that you have reached out for support. I don’t think there is any way of making the immediate future easy, but doing things you enjoy and being with people who make you feel good will help. Don’t cut yourself off from your activities and friends even though your world has been turned upside down. You are still you. Courage. Xx
Sending you a big hug I was diagnosed the 9th of November grade 3 lymph node to stage two breast. It’s been a whirlwind of tests and scans and like you I had a CT and an MRI scan came back all clear but showed an abnormality on my spine. I explain to the consultant I’ve had problems with my back for years and I’ve been meditating so I had to go for a pet scan. Got the results last Thursday, all clear.
Today I was at the hospital for four hours to have a radiation blood test to check that my kidneys are working and I’m meeting with my consultant tomorrow to discuss treatment. She said initially over the phone that she wants to 12 weeks of chemotherapy to shrink and then do the lump ectomy save the chemotherapy should shrink all the involvement in the lymph nodes, and the tumour in my breast at the same time, which is about 1.5 cm
You’re not alone in this feel free to message me I’m new to this so I’m no expert but have a friendly ear and will always listen xxx
Thank you so much for replying,l have been cutting myself off from everyone as l can’t handle my own feelings and feel so bad for my husband and children watching me like this!
I think it’s really hard to act against the urge to cut yourself off as it is one of our survival mechanisms. You have got such a lot to get your own head round before you can take on board the people around you. Be kind to yourself.
In these situations, loving families all tend to want to look after each other and I found it can make for quite a false dynamic, even if loving and supportive. It takes a while for everyone to adjust. Hugs help I find, even if no words are spoken. X
