I just wanted to drop in and say hello. I’m 33 and was told yesterday. I have to go back on Tuesday for more scans to check if the cancer has spread at all, but they plan at the moment to remove the lump then give me chemo and radiotherapy.
I feel very numb right now but I’m going to try my hardest to be strong and beat this.
I just wanted to say hello to you all and show you all my support. We are all in this now together. Big hugs to you all. xxx
Hello Storm. Nice to meet you - although I’m sure you’d rather it was in circumstances other than this. There are lots of younger women, like you, on the site who will no doubt be along to offer support.
It’s a huge shock - no wonder you are numb.
Good luck for Tuesday and call back whenever you need to.These threads sometimes get missed on the website for whatever reason (commonly they do) so you have to look at ‘Active Topics’ on the left to try and follow threads. I look in there to see who hasn’t had a response and there is often at least one person each time that gets ‘missed’… I think that the site is undergoing a revamp so hopefully that won’t happen in future.
Hiya Storm, I’m sorry, I didn’t spot this thread about your diagnosis, so responded to you on the ‘how did you find your lump/symptoms’ thread. Here is a copy of what I wrote. Sending you big hugs xxxx
Hiya Storm, I’m so sorry you have found yourself here, you must be in real shock right now. I remember those first few days were so very hard, but I found it did get easier to get a handle on things as time moved on and treatment started. I was diagnosed in March 2010, aged 36. My GP was a fabulous support, she phoned my hospital when she learnt of my dx to ask what she could do to support me, and the whole pro rice were fabulous. It made such a difference to my cancer experience as I felt looked after, supported, listened to and safe in her hands. I never felt I was wasting their time when I phoned for reassurance. And it sounds like you have got a fabulous GP too, and this will stand you in good stead. As well as thanking her, You should also give yourself a big pat on the back for having the fortitude to go through the medical system again after the shoddy treatment first time. Well done!
There are a lot of younger ladies chatting on our Facebook network now, called Younger Breast Cancer Network (UK) and you would be very welcome to join us, find us on Facebook
There are over 260 of us chatting in private, from all over the UK and at all stages of diagnosis, treatment, recovery and life after breast cancer. No worries of you don’t want to at the moment (or at all!), I’m just holding the offer out to you. Take care, it gets better I promise
Vickie
Xxx
Hello storm1. So sorry to read that you have to join us but you have come to the right place. The ladies (and men) are full of knowledge and support.
Let me say the usual warning to new members DO NOT GOOGLE. A lot of the information out there is out of date or just plain wrong. Trust this site or MacMillan to get information.
Phone the helpline here if you want to talk to someone about anything. They are really good - they’ve helped me. That leads me on to say that there is no such thing as a silly question. Just ask. Have you been allocated a BCN (Breast Care Nurse)? If so, she will be there to answer any questions too.
I really hope that your scans on Tuesday will be clear. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Please let us know.
Hi,
Hope everyone is as good as they can be today,
I just took a call from the hospital to say that the mammogram machine was broken. They wanted to completely cancel my appointment but by the end of the call decided that I could still go, as I do need an ultrasound too.
Waiting is so hard and it looks like my wait just got longer. I was hoping to find out tomorrow when I was having surgery but I don’t know if this changes things now?!
Anyway, I just needed to vent that information,
Hugs to you all,
K.
Storm,
I am sorry your appointment will not go as planned. I would suggest you take a list of questions with you to make sure all your concerns are addressed. All NHS Trusts are different; although I know I MAY get any combination of chemo, rads and hormone therapy (I’m ER+) all people concerned refuse to discuss exactly what treatment I will get until my post operative review later this week, so I don’t yet feel in control!
I hope you get the information you need tomorrow,
Best wishes,
MM