Cancer and mental health

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My mamagram was in August my diagnosis September my treatment coming up October  2025, all very quick, I have mental health issues I am now struggle with this news, I am like a child not knowing what to do with this upset BPD, I struggle with my emotions, the gp said to call mcmillian nurses, I haven't I'm on here, past four days my brain has been bullying me so much. 

  • Hi   Am so sorry to read about your diagnosis. It is almost a year since I was diagnosed and I found it very tough at the beginning.

    There are various ways to get support.

    Have you been assigned a key worker / breast care nurse? If you have I recommend reaching out to them and explaining how you feel.


    Depending on where you live, there may be access to a specialist centre (Maggie’s for example or Future Dreams if you are in/ near London).

    You can also phone the Macmillan helpline - they are incredibly supportive and experienced.

    This forum is also invaluable - full of fabulous people who have been through or are going through diagnosis. There is always somebody to give advice or ‘listen’ and send you a virtual hug. 
    Am so sorry you are feeling overwhelmed and it’s great that you have posted here. I would definitely contact your nurse or call the helpline x 

  • Thank you for you're help Heart️

  • Can I just turn up at Maggies any time?