Newly Diagnosed 9 days ago ~ Surgery is Scheduled

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Hi all…
48 y/o - I thought for the first few days that I wasn’t worried at all. Yet, a few days ago - I realized that I’ve been diagnosed, am having surgery next week and started worrying about all of the things I need to know, need to do, being off work, health insurance coverage for the different meds, possible chemo / surgery, co-pays, etc. Whew… my head started spinning.

My family & I will meet w/the Cancer Team tomorrow and I’ll get answers to my many questions.

All I know is lump breast, 3.2cm; stage II; breast conservation surgery 12/7…

Off to my journey ahead - grateful for this site and thinking positive thoughts for all those who have been diagnosed.

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Hi there
All I can say, is sorry that you find yourself here with us, but you will find loads of support, help and humour (sounds strange but it helps!).

There is a lot to sort out both practically, and emotionally, but take one day at a time and be prepared for any emotion that comes your way.

Hugs

SJ xx

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Sorry you are having to join us here but glad you have found this site - it has been the best support & hope you find that too. best of luck for everything Jo XXXXXXXXXXXX

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Hi NFaith and welcome to the BCC forums

In addition to the valuable support you have here from your fellow users please feel free to call our helpline where you can talk things through with one of our team in confidence, the line is open weekdays 9-5 and Sat 9-2 on 0808 800 6000.

BCC have published a resource pack which has been designed for those newly diagnosed which you may find helpful, you can read more and order a copy via this link:

breastcancercare.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/publications/diagnosed-with-breast-cancer/*/changeTemplate/PublicationDisplay/publicationId/82/

Take care
Lucy

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Hi, welcome to the site. You will find it a huge help over the next few months.

I was a stage II diagnosis 7 years ago (age 45 then) and am now doing fine. You will get through this!

Sarah

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Hi there
It’s a nerve racking time while you sit and wait for surgery, not knowing what comes after that. I was dx with a 3cm grade 2 tumour in July 2010 at the age of 50, so in a (probably) similar situation. I’ve had a breast lift and reduction of the breast with BC, then 15 rads, then 3 months after the 1st surgery had a matching lift and reduction on the other breast. Now looking forward to getting back to work in January.
Hang on in there, you can get through it.
Sarah x

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hello nfaith it will be a whole year when i return to work just finished rads last week found it very hard at first alot of guilt thinking i was letting my family down finicialy it took me a while to realise it wasnt my fault and i didnt choose to have this horrible illness it will all fall into its place try and concerntrate on yourself and not on whatifs