Recently diagnosed

Ellen944 7 days ago

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I'm Ellen, I'm 64 years old and I received a breast cancer diagnosis a few days ago. I had been trying to get the GP to refer me to the breast clinic for 2 months and initially was fobbed off with anti biotics (3 courses in total) - I almost gave up but knew something wasn't right so persisted and finally got a GP to listen. I'm still waiting for the final biopsy result (her2? I think) before being told a treatment plan. I work with adults with learning difficulties and have taken 2 weeks off to process my thoughts and anxieties, not sure how I will manage work going forward as I can't afford to leave just yet and have 3 years to go before I can retire.

I'm feeling a bit over whelmed by all the different information and support available but am sure, in time, that I'll begin to find my place in the community.

HappyFeet1 7 days ago

Hi Ellen944 , just wanted to pop in to say welcome to the forum. It’s a club that none of us would really want to join but lots of support and shared experiences here. It’s a horrible stage you’re at, I call it in limbo as nothing is certain atm. I found it so much better once I knew the nature of my particular beast and what the treatment would be. Sorry you’ve had such a struggle just to reach this point, well done for persevering but it shouldn’t be like that!
Re work, there are advisers here if you call the MacMillan number, I found them really helpful.
Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFxx

HappyFeet1 xx

Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi

Ellen944 7 days ago in reply to HappyFeet1

Thank you for the welcome. I agree, the not knowing stage is horrible - I seem to be spending most of my time reassuring my family and friends.

Marie31 7 days ago

Sorry to welcome you to the club! But everyone on here has been so supportive to me so far. I’m early on this journey too I’ve known just over 6 weeks and still awaiting few more results. It does get abit easier the more weeks in you kind of start to accept the waiting. I hated the first few weeks was driving my mind wild and was crying on and off for about 2 weeks so also didn’t work. I’m managing to work again now while waiting for the plan and find it good to keep my mind busy now that I’m not so emotional. Sending you big hugs happy to chat any time xx

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