Breast cancer just confirmed

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Hi, I was confirmed with Breast Cancer on Friday last, no more details. Booked in for MRI this Friday.   I am at a loss to decide how I feel... angry, hurt, confused, total loss of control.

No real explanation given yet apart from Ductal Cancer, the core biopsy was done because something looked different. I really didnt expect this

No treatment plan has been discussed yet.

I know I'm now on the 'journey', however, we have a big family holiday booked at the end of July.

Does anyone think the treatment time scales would allow for this to be taken and then start.  This is all just adding to my worry.

  • If you want travel insurance they won’t cover you if you have upcoming treatment. I’m now on my third cancer and have experience of trying to work my way round these issues. 

    You may already have your holiday insured as the departure date is so near. That would probably give you the opportunity to cancel without losing money. If you are already insured and decide to go ahead anyway, you will have to declare the current situation to your insurer. 

    Everyone’s different but I wouldn’t be wanting to proceed with the holiday under these circumstances. Apart from anything else, you may be called for other tests post MRI. 

  • If you get to see a oncologist before your holiday ask him or her if you can go most of them say its fine treament does not start straight away I was dignosed in February and I didnt start mine till may I hope you have a lovely holiday 

  • Hi, holiday insurance will unfortunately only cover the people on my insurance, so we would lose half of the cost

    Still in quandry

  • Thanks, I have just left a message for the BCN to see if I can get some timelines. Fingers crossed

    Checked on travel insurance  it will cost more but not as much as losing holiday and the family are looking forward. 

    Hooe you are on the road to recovery

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