Today they diagnosed Grade 2 Breast cancer, they have given me two options
shrink the tumor then do a lumpotemy or have a masectomey. I have opted for
the chemo to shrink the tumour. Last week was more like hell, as i knew there
was a very strong chance that i had cancer, so being told today did not come as
so much of a shock. Everyone has been very supportive and kind, including my
GP who rang me earlier, friends who have had it, all telling me to stay positive,
which i find hard at times, because i have never really been a positive person.
I am trying to take each step at a time, and deal with things as they come along,
are there any support groups that you can go to?
Dear chanson1
I am sorry to read your news and am sure your fellow users will be along soon with support and information to help you through this difficult time. Please also feel free to call our helpliners who can talk to you about other BCC support services and groups near to you along with lots of support and a listening ear.
Lines are open 9-5 during the week and 10-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000
The following link will take you to the BCC ‘Just diagnosed’ section of the website where you find lots more information which I hope you will find helpful:
Take care
Lucy
Hi Chanson 1,
So sorry to hear your news. Even though you suspected it may be cancer, it is still a big shock to have it confirmed. Once the treatment plan is finalised you will start to feel better and more in control, I promise.
Good to hear that you have lots of people supporting you, and it sounds like you have a caring and helpful GP too, which is great.
You asked about support groups…I would suggest asking your Breast Care Nurse, (you should be assigned one soon if you havn’t been already), because she would certainly know what was around locally. Hopefully she can put you in touch with one and they will be of help.
Sending you a hug, and wishing you all the best,
CatseyeXX
Hello Ladies… well I have started my chemo! First session out the way on Friday 1st Feb and it was actually painless even though I was papping myself inside!! I felt fine for the rest of the day and also the day after but come day 3 it started to make me feel tired. I had a lovely weekend though and my gorgeous man took me out for lunch and then told me he has booked a Valentines weekend for us down at the the big hotel at Land’s End (we live in Cornwall) 
He even said that if I am not feeling 100% he has arranged for us to have our meal in our room so I can stay in bed!!! How lovely, I can’t wait!!!
I have been very achey for the last 2 days, almost like Flu without the cold, its a bit uncomfortable but am bearing with it and just keep reminding myself that this discomfort is going to make be better. A nice hot bath helps. I havent been feeling sick either so far (will not say that too loud) but am on day 5 since treatment and expected it. I might be lucky. Food tastes different though and I have started having cravings, pineapple cubes, vegetable stock cubes and brown sauce!! Weird. I know its early days but if I can get this first 3 week session under my belt maybe I will have some idea of what to expect each month.
Do the symptoms each month stay the same or can they vary after each treatment? I would be interested to know if what I am experiencing is what to expect each time??? Also, does this wear off after a while so that I feel a bit better before the next treatment of will I feel achey and not quite right until my next chemo?
Well, I wanted to let you know that I started my treatment anyway and so far its manageable. I feel like I am more in control now I just have to wait for my hair to do its thing, will cross that one when we come to it but I am going out with my daughter this weekend to try some ‘styles’. She is looking forward to helping me.
Sending you all my love XXXX JW
Hi Justine,
I had FEC T Chemo and I too coped really well, but as the treatment started to take hold my mouth felt awful. I had to have a special mouth wash from the GP to help me cope with the pain. I think I steadily got more and more tired as the weeks progressed, so I stayed off work and learnt to relax and be Mindful of what I was doing all day. Take care Tracy xxx