Hi everyone
I got diagnosed not even a week ago and feel exhausted already.
I had the lump checked by two people who said it was a cyst, but then got told that the biopsy showed it was cancer. I feel so shocked and scared to be honest. I feel sick.
I hate needles and hospitals, and feel getting through ever day is a chore. I have my treatment possibility starting in April, but I have tests already sent to me and it feels like a nightmare that I am going through.
I have joined loads of online groups such as on facebook etc and hopefully that will help me. I just feel like life is really unfair to people as my husband only got through cancer himself only a month ago.
Good wishes and positive thoughts to you all x x
Hi Taveyoreo78
Firstly, welcome to the forums, I am sure you will find it a great source of information and support.
I’m sorry to read of your diagnosis, the first few days and weeks are always difficult when coming to terms with things and getting to grips with your treatment plans, etc.
As well as the support you are receiving on the forums you might find it helpful to order the BCC resources pack. It has been specifically designed for those newly diagnosed and contains information to help you better understand your diagnosis, test results and the various treatments available. If you would like to order a copy just follow the link bellow:-
www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/publications/diagnosed-breast-cancer/resource-pack-primary-early-breast-cancer-bcc145
Also, do give the helpline a ring if you need any further support or information. They’re on 0808 800 6000. Open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 10-2 Saturday.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi Taveyoreo,
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, especially unfair given your husband’s circumstances too (but great news he’s through it). . It seems cancer doesn’t care about that. I got my diagnosis yesterday and I’ve had a sick feeling since I found the lump too. Just been to the hospital for bloods and tried to thank God it was only bloods not chemo to try to calm myself down. I hate hospitals and needles too so I’ve ordered in a lot of numbing cream and I must say didn’t feel a thing today.
I agree, it doesn’t just feel like a nightmare, it is a nightmare. I haven’t come to terms with it yet - the treatment is taking up many of my thoughts rather than the cancer itself. I want everything to be over with as quickly as possible, but am dreading it all starting as I’m not sure I’m going to be able to cope,with it all. But looking on here, there are many many brave ladies who are in the middle or who have come through it all to take comfort in that it is do-able. And everyone on here knows exactly what you are going through.
Love and hugs x x