Hello
We know it can be helpful to talk on the Forums before coming along, and this thread is a chance for you to say hello and “meet” others attending the event. I will check in and if you have any questions do let me know and I will do my best to answer them.
Look forward to meeting you.
Steph
Hi all, I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone on Friday! 
Hi looking forward to seeing everyone, am a bit nervous but looking forward to it
Hi All, I’m Zoe, 34 and was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma with a single node in June 2024. I have just completed my six rounds of chemotherapy and very much looking forward to this weekend before preparing for my surgery on the 6th December. Thank you Steph for setting this thread up, I can’t wait to meet everyone and share our experiences.
Hi Everyone! My name is Emily, I’m 30 years old. Excited and terrified at the same time 
Hello,
My name is Lucy, age 43, with two children. I am recovering from stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. I am looking forward to meeting you all very soon. I am also a bit nervous too!
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Hi my name is Annari, I’m 45, so I’ll be the granny of the group 
I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma in Feb, had a mastectomy in April and radiation in July. I’m looking forward to meeting you all. For those who feel a bit nervous, just remember no one else will understand how you’re feeling and what you’re going through more than the other women attending, so there is no judgement, just love 
Hey all,
Im Kerin, 44 with no children but 7 cats!
I was diagnosed with TNBC in June this year and am nearing the end of my chemotherapy treatment and am prepping for surgery in January.
I’m heading up on Thursday night (to save me the very early morning) and am looking forward to meeting everyone.
Hi everyone . Im Karen (one of the nice ones !) Im 41 years young and a Mammy to one son (7 years old) I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductile last July with 10 lymph node involvement 
i had a single maesectomy / chemo and radio . Im still currently undergoing lots of therapy to keep it all at bay whilst doing my best to remain positive . Im super excited to meet you all Friday ! 
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Hi everyone I’m Jasmine! I’m 31 and was diagnosed in May 2024. Really looking forward to meeting you all and hearing about your experience with breast cancer 
Hi, I’m Leonie age 42, mum of 2. Feeling a little anxious about coming but know it will be worth it. See you all soon xxx
Hi all, my name is Sam and I am 45 but I was diagnosed with DCIS stage 1, grade 3 breast cancer in June. I have had surgery and mid way through 6 cycles of chemo.
Looking forward to letting you all tho like many of you I am a bit nervous.
See you all Friday!
Hi wonderful women! I’m Kylie, 42, single, with one son aged 6. I was diagnosed in June and had my surgery in September - SMX with immediate DIEP. I’ve healed brilliantly from the surgery, but literally just had my first chemo yesterday (i scored 28 on Oncotype test so need to now have 4 rounds of EC and 4 rounds of Paclitaxel which will see me through til end of Feb). I’ve braved the shave so am rocking the buzz cut, but shall be beautifully bald by Xmas!
I’m soooooo hoping to have the energy to be well for Fri and Sat, but it will be day 3 and 4 after my first infusion, and I’ve read some horror stories about how tired I’m going to be feeling - currently the steroids they packed me off with are working wonders and I’m feeling fine, but the bag of drugs will have run out by Friday!
Really looking forward to meeting you all, swapping stories, and filling up on great words of wisdom and advice. See you all soon! x
Hi all. My names Saima, pronounced “Sigh-Ma”. I was diagnosed in January. 3 ops and radiotherapy since Feb and life was just getting back to normal, until I felt another lump. Now waiting for another scan. I’m nervous about this weekend, for many reasons, but I’m looking forward to meeting you all. X
Hi all, I’m Ceri, age 41 with two teenagers and a very old cat. I was diagnosed in July this year with a grade 3 triple negative breast cancer. I have two more chemo sessions left before surgery at the end of January. I’m looking forward to meeting you all.
Hi everyone! I’m Chloë and will be one of the volunteers at the event. I’m 41, was diagnosed back in March 2020 with triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma. I took part in an online YWT event a few years ago so very much looking forward to coming and meeting you all at this in person one. Hopefully I’ll get to chat to all of you - whether that’s just listening or sharing my experiences. 
Morning everyone!
Sorry for being late to the party posting on here. I’m Laura, one of the volunteers to support you all during our two days together. I’m 44, had a triple positive diagnosis 7 years ago when I was 37 and my two boys were 5 and 2. I’ve had a mastectomy with immediate implant, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, further surgery (DIEP) and have another few years of tamoxifen to go.
Another cat lady here 
Looking forward to meeting you all Xx