The C word

Hi JenT

Welcome to the forum, I''m Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum.  I'm sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  When you feel up to it why not tell us a little bit about yourself and your diagnosis as it helps us to give you whatever support you may need.  You will find us a very supportive bunch on this forum.

Wishing you the very best of luck with whatever comes next for you.

Best wishes

Daisy53

Hello Jen,

I'm so sorry you find yourself in this situation, but its just a word, a horrible word, but just a word.

I was diagnosed about 8 weeks ago, and I couldn't even say the words, but although I still have really dark days, I'm learning to live with it. I still struggle to tell people, but I hope in time it will get easier.

You'll get loads of lovely support here, everyone is so kind.

Joyce x

I felt like you a couple of months ago! Even sitting in the chair and the breast nurse telling me those words I thought no not me! But it was and I’m getting on with it . Stay strong we’re all here for you x

Hi JenT 

I’m sorry you have to be here, but welcome! 

It’s such a shock hearing that word. I remember when my surgeon told me two years ago that I had cancer. I just kept nodding and saying “okay” on repeat as it somehow didn’t seem like it could be me they were talking about. With time I was able to accept my diagnosis and then went on to have treatment and fully recover. 

It takes time to come to terms with but if you have any questions or want people to share their experiences or advice I’m sure the lovely people here will be happy to. x

Just want to say welcome to the club nobody really wants to be part of.  However everybody on this forum all support each other through their journeys. I send you gentle hugs and good wishes for your cancer journey (try not to overthink things - make use of your hospital Breast Care Nurse and ask her any questions.  Make use of the forum and make use of the Macmillan helpline team)