Eight years after first being diagnosed with breast cancer, I realised that something nasty was going on in my mastectomy scar. Sadly the cancer has returned. I’m waiting on exact details for the next couple of weeks.
I’m really frightened of going through everything alone. Last time I had the support of my lovely husband but he has passed away since. Is there anyone out there coping on their own?
Hi Jan22 I'm so sorry it's come back and for the loss of your husband . I just wanted to send a virtual hug . I'm sure you'll get replies and support from some lovely people on here that can relate to how you're feeling and what you're going through X
Hi Jan22 , so sorry that you have had a recurrence of your cancer. And so sorry also for the loss of your husband. I am not in the same situation but will tag a dear person here who has also dealt with a recurrence after losing her lovely husband. I hope you don’t mind moomy . You are always so open about your situation. Love and hugs, HFxx
Thank you for your kind reply. It really helps to know that there are people out there willing to say a few words.
I hope you’ll feel less alone with the support here. Of course it’s not the same as face to face, but offers something that friends and family often can’t - people who really get what it’s like to get a cancer diagnosis. And there are others here who’ve had recurrences, I’m sure some will post here.
Have you a Maggie’s centre anywhere near? They can also be wonderful support. There’s a place in London too, if you’re anywhere near - Future Dreams House. They do online stuff as well as in person. Xxx
Hi Jan22 , @happyfeet1 has tagged me so I would see this post. Bless you I totally ‘get it’ and it sucks, as not only did I lose hubs after a tough 10 months watching him deteriorate with kidney cancer, I’d just begun to get myself a bit fitter with having completed my 5 years of hormone busting and shortly afterwards I realised that things didn’t feel right behind my implant (which is had in 2018, supposedly low risk)
like you it meant I faced this on my own (although my grown up kids have been amazing and incredibly supportive) and it takes guts and plenty of ‘bloody mindedness’ if I can be so outspoken without getting a reprimand! But we really and honestly have little alternative but to face it with bravery, you can do it too…..
please don’t feel you’re facing this alone, we may not be there in person for you but are here at the end of a screen/ keyboard and can mourn your former freedom and cry with you, but rest assured we will also try to help you pick yourself up bravely to carry on with whatever is needed.
Sending much love and fond hugs xxx
ps, I’ve sent a friend request to you too (I hope!) so we can chat in private if that would help you too. I ‘hang around’ on the general discussions side of the site, can be found on the ‘AWAKE….’ Thread plus my own which I keep up like a sort of diary too.
xxx
Moomy
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