Hi everyone! Non invasive ductal carcinoma, treatable, but feel unhappy

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Hi all,

I am not sure what to write here. I have never created a forum post before and I am not sure what I am doing. 

I have recently been diagnosed with what I am told is referred to stage "0" breast cancer. I know I am lucky that it has been caught early and that it is treatable. I have found though that since diagnosis nothing feels the same. I feel very unhappy almost all of the time and this is paralleled with the thoughts of guilt for the way I am feeling, I am aware that this news is best case scenario.  

I am due to start radiation and tamoxifen with an option to take sertraline.  

I don't have family to speak to about this diagnosis. I also cannot tell my work. Luckily I work from home 3 days a week with the other 2 in the office so I can take annual leave for the office days during radiation. 

Is anyone else in this position/has been? 

  • Hi  

    It’s okay to feel unhappy. You have had a diagnosis and although it could be said you are “lucky” because it is treatable, I would say it is pretty “unlucky” to get any kind of diagnosis. It will take time to process and you may feel a whole range of emotions, unhappiness included, and they are all valid.

    I wonder why you cannot tell your work? As you have been diagnosed with cancer you are legally classified as disabled and your employer may have policies in place to support you. 

    Best of luck with everything. x