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Hi Heastaic63, sorry to hear you have BC but you are in the right place for support and comfort, I can remember how scared I was when I was first told, it gets easier as things start to happen and you get more information about your treatment plan, it's the waiting thats the worst.  One day at a time, we have all been where you are now, you are not alone, Love Ann

Hello and so sorry to hear you have just been diagnosed but you will find lots of support from those here on this forum as we all know just how you are feeling right now so don’t hesitate to ask if you need support or have any queries.   I felt completely overwhelmed, shocked and lost to start with and contacted Macmillan nurses (think I was becoming a regular)! They were very helpful and I felt somewhat reassured that bc is very treatable these days.  Also your breast care nurses are always ready to help and discuss your care.  

It’s hard telling friends and family as you may have to deal with their shock too and I found I didn’t want too much sympathy but a nice positive story went down very well! 

I am impatiently waiting surgery now.  The waits for me are the worst even though it’s been two weeks between each appointment then a 3 week wait for surgery but I will have that on the 24th and can’t come too soon! 

Wishing you all the very best xx

Thank you for replying, yes waiting is difficult, yesterday the anxiety was worse than doing my driving test years ago. I will be told my plan on 29th Sept, once they have left side results, but thesay it will be surgery and drugs for the right side. I wish you luck on the 24th, at least the ball is rolling now

Thank you