Hello

Hi JulesH4

Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Wishing you the best of luck with whatever comes next for you.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Thank you so much ️ x

This is a club full of people that would rather not be here JulesH4 but hopefully we can support each other whenever a question arises. Like you, it is something I have never experienced before and not something anyone can really help with unless they have (clinical knowledge an exception)  I hope everything is going to plan for you and will keep fingers crossed for your result.  I had surgery in June, didn't need chemo and finished radiotherapy in August, which was a good experience.  Happy to chat if you need to xx

Thanks, that really helpful x

Hi Jules

This waiting time is the worst as the plans keep changing as further results come through!  Try not to let your mind run away with you, have no expectations so whatever the news is you don't have to bin those expectations for another set.

My tumour was found to be both HER2 positive and HER2 negative and cells in my lymph nodes so I had surgery, 6 rounds of chemo, 5 sessions of radiotherapy and am now on number 14 out of 18 injections (every 3 weeks) of Phesgo immunotherapy plus hormone suppressor tablets every day.

So I've had a go at most things lol.  The physical treatment will be dealt with via the health system (appointment after appointment) but you may need to be proactive about finding emotional support for your mental well-being as it is a rollercoaster.  I used the MacMillan counseling, counseling service provided by the ward and then the counseling service provided by work.  It's good to talk!

Ask me or the forum anything at all, we are all here to support each other!

Could not agree more BexF.  I have been very lucky with the support of family and friends, many of whom have been through C journey in one way or another.  I haven't used any counselling as many could use their ears much more than me.  I run a branch of the  Women's Institute and I don't keep secrets so told everyone as soon as diagnosed, at least they would understand if I had an 'off' day. To my surprise at least three other members had breast cancer and so my support group grew instantly.  We meet up and talk a lot over tea, coffee, cake or even a glass or two so am very blessed.  What it did show is that everyone is different, not one of us had the same treatment for a variety of reasons despite being under the very same surgeon and the same Trust. The best thing I found for your mental health is to be open and honest with everyone, we can't all do that as some like to be very private but if you can, it helps a lot to just talk about it. xx

Thanks so much. I will!