Hi everyone, I’m currently in my first of four weeks of radiotherapy and I’ve met some amazing people but no one close to my age.
This has been the case since diagnosis.
A little part of me was hoping to meet some ‘younger’ women, possibly in the same boat.
I have a great support group within my family but it would be nice to meet someone closer to my age. To chat…to just see that I’m not alone!
Anyone know where I should start?
Nush
36
SAH mum of two (ages 4&1)
-lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy
-ER PR+ HER2-
-Clear nodes ??
-oncotype score of 18
-radiotherapy (20 sessions)
-my mum had a mastectomy (2017) &hormone therapy
Maybe Younger Breast Cancer Network on Facebook could point you in the right direction ?? There is also a Someone Like me service run by Breast Cancer Care which may be able to link you up with someone in a similar situation .
There is a young mum on here called Charliehedgy who is 34 and with 3 kids.
Maybe find her post. xx
Hi nush82,
Did you find any of the suggestions useful. I’m under 40 and would like to join some support networks also
Hi Nush
I feel exactly the same. Its good to hear you have a nice family support, but it is always nice to talk to someone who has been through the same. I was diagnosed at 28 and had mastectomy within a month. Then chemo and currently having herceptin and on tamoxifen. Happy to chat ?
Take care,
Kimberley
Hi.
just reading and you had the same diagnosis as me. I am starting radiotherapy shortly and tamoxifen.
i am 39 with two children, older than yours 15 and 11.
wish you all the best with your treatment ?