Newly diagnosed, just would like to say hi!

If you do have to cancel I hope you already have insurance in place.

For the future Macmillan has a very helpful list of insurance providers to contact once you have your diagnosis and treatment plan. There’s also an amazing telephone helpline for finance and insurance queries. 

good luck. 

Hi Elizabeth71 

Sorry you have to be here, but welcome!

I was in the same position as you this time last year complete with a son about to take his GCSEs so can understand many of your worries. I was diagnosed with a 17mm oestrogen positive cancer and, like you, I was scared and really tearful. This was the worst part by far, the fear and uncertainty of what lay ahead was awful. But, although it’s tough right now I guarantee you will feel better once you have all your results back and your treatment plan and know what is happening and when. I had a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and now taking Tamoxifen for 5 years. None of this treatment has been anywhere near as bad as I imagined it would be. Many people get through this and back to their normal lives, it’s just hard to imagine that while coming to terms with the shock of a diagnosis.

You are still strong and level headed. It just takes a bit of time to sink in. Feel free to ask any questions and I am sure the lovely people here will be happy to support. x 

PS Don’t go cancelling anything just yet! 

Hi Elizabeth71 , sorry that you find yourself here but definitely a great place for support and shared experiences. Your case sounds very similar to mine, apart from the fact that I was 59 at diagnosis. My beast was also 13mm (originally thought to be 15 so actually slightly smaller once evicted and measured), and I was told that as it was hormone positive, that it was ‘very treatable’. I had lumpectomy, radiotherapy and have been on Anastrozole (as post menopausal) for just over 6 years. It’s horrible to get a cancer diagnosis, nothing can sugar coat that or diminish it, but you’ll get lots of support here along the way. Sending love and a big virtual hug, HFss

And just to add, regarding work and finances, the helpline here at MacMillan can provide advice. Xx

Hi Elizabeth71 , sorry to read your post. It is overwhelming when you get your diagnosis. I was diagnosed in Oct last year just before my son went on a school trip to France - he is GCSE year and I have felt guilty all year. We held off saying anything until I knew exactly what I was telling him. (Type of cancer, treatment plan etc). I then told him what he ‘needed’ to know and let him ask questions when he was ready. To be honest, we have sort of ‘parked’ it for him and suggested we chat about it once he is through his exams. Although there have been difficult times, we have worked through them. 
Good luck with your appointment tomorrow - hopefully you will have a clearer idea about everything then. I am also normally strong and level headed but this is a curve ball that knocks you sideways so don’t be too hard on yourself. 
This forum is amazing both for information and support. Let us know how you get on X