Nights are the worst

Hi CharlieC,

I also have this diagnosis and completely understand what you’re saying. 

Have you thought about speaking to your GP to see if there is any support they can offer? 
I got prescribed anti depressant for anxiety and then something called Phenergan to help me sleep. 

When you get your appointments, hopefully this will help and then when you have them, this will help further. 
I would suggest you take someone with you when you see the oncologist for a second ear. Sometimes we don’t always take everything on board and it’s good to have the support x

Hi Missy, I think it's the waiting and the uncertainty that are the worst bits. I emailed my specialist nurse and they are hoping that I will see the oncologist sometime next week. Once I know what I'm facing, and the type of treatment, and when it will start then I have something to focus on. 

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll make an appointment with the GP and see what they say. At least I can work at the moment so that keeps me occupied during the day.

• Take care and thank you again for the response x

Yes the waiting is the worst and working does pre occupy for sure! 

I got signed off from work because of risk of infection. 

Have you got a breast nurse? When they gave me my diagnosis they explained a bit of what I could be facing - you know the treatment plan that it may be. 

My GP has been really supportive when I explained the situation so fingers crossed yours is too. 

I downloaded an app called calm to try and help with sleeping and relaxing. You do pay for it but sometimes there are offers for half price through blue light if you have one or you know someone who has one. That has helped me sometimes. 

Keep us updated xx

I was diagnosed in December but had to wait about a month before finding out my actual treatment plan because of Christmas. Once I knew what was happening (chemotherapy, surgery then radiotherapy) and having a start date helped a lot. It’s the not knowing which starts us overthinking. Good luck. 

Hi CharlieC

Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with triple negative breast caner.  I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer four years ago this month and after having chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I made a full recovery.

Wishing you the best of luck with your appointment and with whatever treatment your oncologist puts you on.

Best wishes

Daisy53

I'm seeing the cancer consultant on Tuesday and my GP on Monday. It seems like a lifetime since I was diagnosed but it's only been a couple of weeks. I'm tired all of the time and that's before I start treatment. My team at work has been so supportive for which I am immensely grateful. 

For the first few days I had such vivid dreams but they seem to have tailed off again. 

That is good news that you’ve got your oncologist appointment now. They will hopefully have your treatment plan ready to be outlined to you and fingers crossed you start treatment soon…  xx

Hi Missy, I'm not seeing the oncologist yet. It will be the surgeon on Tuesday so that he can insert the titanium marker. Hopefully it won't be too long before I see the oncologist and get my treatment plan.  Thank you for your encouragement. It means a lot from someone who has/ is going through the same. X

Sorry Charlie. I assumed you meant oncologist when you said cancer consultant. When was you diagnosed? 
It took 2.5 weeks from diagnosis to seeing the oncologist where I am here in the North West England. 

I am currently going through TNBC treatment. My plan was 8 cycles of chemo and I have just had my 5th… I’m on countdown for finishing that part and on to the next!! 
Anything you wish to ask, feel free xx

How did you get on today?xx