Hello just been diagnosed with breast cancer as am falling apart
Hi, if it helps I can share a little. My lump was 5.5cm. First I had chemo, which was hard but do-able. That shrunk the lump so well that I was able to only have a lumpectomy, which removed it all. Then I had radiotherapy as a “just in case”. This happened 4 years ago. Breast cancer treatment these days is very personalised but you’re in this tough part of not knowing.
As for worrying your family. Perhaps they will take a steer from you, so if you can find the strength to be positive then hopefully they will too.
Best of luck
Welcome to the club that no one wants to join. I've had one trip on this journey SCC on my tongue, surgery & radiotherapy 2016. I think I'm about to start again with breast cancer this time round. Not had results yet but I'm already planning... Being quite calm... And then major breakdown in Tesco. Panic attack. Hyperventilating the lot
YOU ARE NOT ALONE (that sounds a bit stalker don't it).
Hi been having a bad day emotionally today and haven’t stopped weeing but drinking not a lot , so now worried it’s gone to my bladder I feel I’m losing the plot thankyou for sharing your experience… x
Maybe, possibly you've a UTI especially if you've not been drinking enough? Next trip up the fun factory, mention it if it continues?
And emotions, I had a breakdown in Tesco, full on panic attack. Not a clue what caused it either!
We're all in this sh*# show together.
Even if we have absolutely no idea who or where each other are..
Take care. Love & hugs xxx
Just been for a walk with my partner to the woods and chatting together he pointed out I did have a pet scan pet scan Tuesday and if I’ve not drank enough maybe it’s the radiation I had for the sca… I feel I’m going loopy to be honest … omg I’m so sorry you had that happen to you in Tesco , after my stroke I used to go to Tesco and many times had to walk out because I could feel a panic atta
coming on …. Maybe it’s Tesco
the woods are right near us I was dreading it incase I needed to wee but all was good … we are all in this shite show together I’ve only recently found this site and I am so glad for it , take care xx
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