Hi silvabell welcome to the forum..Newcomers are always welcomed warmly though we also feel upset that you need to be here. Do you feel able to tell us a bit about yourself and what's been happening for you and see if we can be of help for you. Best wishes for now. Gail xxx
Newly diagnosed breast cancer. Just in shock at the moment. Surgery and radiothrrapy planned. Joined this forum to link in with a community of people with breast cancer
You have come to the right place and we can all relate to that sense of shock. Don't be frightened to ask anything most of the lovely folks in here will be able to answer and offer any help you want or need. Take one day at a time and we are here for you. Gail x
I'm horrified by the diagnosis of breast cancer and afraid of the treatments to come. People say I'm strong and will be fine. My mum says I should just keep busy and not think about it. I'm struggling a bit,...how do other people cope??
It’s a massive shock and takes a bit of time to adjust to the idea. One thing that really helped me following diagnosis was a diary. Not an appointment one, but a notebook where I could write down how I was feeling, what I was worried about and work through things. Also, if you are able, I can’t recommend exercise enough. It’s difficult to worry when you are physically challenging yourself and this will help hugely with recovery and managing ongoing treatments. x
Hi Silvabell. Sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. What type of breast cancer is it? HER2 negative, HER2 positive or triple negative? Have you had any treatment/operations so far? Did you find a lump or was it picked up on a routine mammogram?
I found carrying on as normal the best thing to do, don’t let it take over your life. I have still worked and exercised and gone out throughout. That has really been the best thing for me. I wake up everyday put my makeup on and do what I normally do. I have not succumbed to “illness” and given up work/stayed in bed etc and I hope to keep it that way. Positive mindset really helps.
Thanks for your answer, I think exercise will really help. Never done journalling but could maybe try this also. Good to know how other people cope with their cancer diagnosis, I feel a bit unsure about "ordinary" people's comments.
Hi, thanks for your answer. I found the lump myself, and cancer was diagnosed after biopsy but can't focus on the details too much yet, as I get really upset.
I like your idea of carrying on as normal.. make-up on etc. That will give me something positive to focus on. I think it really helps to know how other people cope in a similar sutuation and that there is ' life' after diagnosis.
Hi Silvabell, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I can definitely say that the one piece of advice I had was to keep to normal routine etc as much as you can. Like Sparkle says it is very important. I carried on having a glass of wine when I felt like and went out for meals etc. There is life after diagnosis. You are not alone x
