Hi all,
I was diagnosed on the 15th and since then I don’t know whether I’m actually awake or in a dream! I never thought this would have been something for me to worry about at 32… My op is due on Thursday and fingers crossed they were right and it hasn’t spread! Just can’t get it to sink in when I don’t feel ill you know, only symptom is my breast hurts where the lump is. Also tryng to get my head around what treatment am i gonna have to have and will i ever be fully me again after this…
M x
Hi m, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We all know exactly how you are feeling as we have all also suffered through those first few weeks of shock and horror. You will find that it gets a little easier to cope once you have had your op and know your treatment plan. Are you having the lump out or a mastectomy? It is horrible to be so young and suddenly caught up on the web of this disease. I am 36 and it never pccured to me that something like this would happen to me, and I still don’t understand it even nearly 5 months down the line. However, I have found more strenght than I thought I had and am sure you will too. Sadly there are many of us young ladies on here, but on the plus side thateans more peole to hold your hand and really know what you are going through. Be kind to yourself, you have had a huge shock. Take care, vickie xxx
I agree the first days and weeks are the worst but once you know the plan you can deal with it. I looked upon it as a campaign and read as much as possible about the treatments and the side effects and prepared myself by eating well and excercising as much as possible and drinking lots of water to get my body ready. It’s no good saying don’t worry because you will and we all continue to do so. I look back to 21st December and the very dark place I was in and now I have completed 6 chemos and am on Herceptin and Tamoxifen and just feeling better. You will get there. Use this site as much as you can to get advice, have a laugh ( you will be able to) and just share.Good luck.
I can totally understand what you mean, I had just turned 33 when I was diagnosed a month ago. It’s too huge to process all in one go- I couldn’t anyway. I was perfectly healthy until the doctors got involved. My head spins most of the day so I only end up thinking about what I need to do to get through the day. Then the big picture with questions on children etc also play the mind. I have found this site so supportive. I’m new at this but the waiting for results has been the worst so far, once you know what you’re fighting you can make your game plan. The surgerys are over with before you know it I’m heading for my 3rd one this
Just get through this first bit anywY you can, I wish I could tell you how, but you have to do what’s best for you however you choose to deal with it is right. As for our age it sucks and totally unfair. If you’d like to chat further feel free to message me will be happy to chat if and when you need too .
Wishing you all the luck in the world x
Tracey
I can totally understand what you mean, I had just turned 33 when I was diagnosed a month ago. It’s too huge to process all in one go- I couldn’t anyway. I was perfectly healthy until the doctors got involved. My head spins most of the day so I only end up thinking about what I need to do to get through the day. Then the big picture with questions on children etc also play the mind. I have found this site so supportive. I’m new at this but the waiting for results has been the worst so far, once you know what you’re fighting you can make your game plan. The surgerys are over with before you know it I’m heading for my 3rd one this
Just get through this first bit anywY you can, I wish I could tell you how, but you have to do what’s best for you however you choose to deal with it is right. As for our age it sucks and totally unfair. If you’d like to chat further feel free to message me will be happy to chat if and when you need too .
Wishing you all the luck in the world x
Tracey
Hi M - So sorry its happened to you and you’ve joined the “its s***e to be in club” I’m 7months down the line and still it dosen’t seem real in some ways - but honestly it does become easier when you know what’s what - i promise you. I’m so glad you’ve found the site, i’nm sure it will help. Keep in touch
Lynnx
Sorry for how you are feeling, i was totally where you are now but i can say that im 2 years down the line and feeling back to me mostly, couldnt believe i would ever say that!!! xx good luck with your journey xx
Thank you all so much for your kind words! It really helps to know I’m not the only one going through it and talking to others who understand. I can’t wait for Thursday to be over and then can move on to the next step… As you all say the waiting is the hardest bit, especially if you’re generally a control freak like I am! It does give me hope reading your messages though, so thank you.
Miriam x