New Diagnosis

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Hello Everyone. I’ve recently been diagnosed with ER + HER2+ lobular breast cancer with spread to axillary lymph nodes and also subcarnal lymph node.   So stage 4…I was originally referred to the breast clinic early August, so it’s been a stressful few months. But I now have a treatment plan for chemo every week for three to four months. Feeling a little bit lost, but trying to stay positive

  • Hi, I am in round 4 of my chemo and although it hasn’t been a happy experience, I am getting through it and wanted to reassure you that it is doable . Staying positive and keeping distracted really helps me and try to remember this time will pass and you are not alone. I found not putting too much pressure on myself to feel positive all the time helped strangely and it’s ok to not want to be where you are at right now . It can feel overwhelming especially at first but the healthcare teams are so prepared and I found the side effects were managed pretty well . I hope that helps and some people sail through with next time no side effects ! 
    Good luck - you’ve got this !!

  • Thank you!!! It just all seems a bit overwhelming. I was feeling the best I’d felt for ages in July, no symptoms whatsoever.. then in August… But must stay positive and take small steps forward.