Hello florencesnowball
Thank you for your post. It’s understandable to panic when you have been diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer and to look for some reassurance from others who have had a similar experience.
It can be very difficult waiting to start treatment and managing feelings of uncertainty about how effective it might be. It’s often overwhelming and it’s normal for this worry and anxiety to affect your eating and sleeping.
You can reach out to others about ways to cope with uncertainty and talk through your concerns by posting a message on one of the threads on our online forum. This link has some tips to help with sleeping better that you may also find helpful, and the following links suggest some ways to cope with the stress and anxiety and how to cope emotionally with a breast cancer diagnosis.
We wonder if your treatment team are aware of how panicked you are feeling. It may help to contact your treatment team or breast cancer nurse, if you have one. They will be best placed to answer any questions you have about your diagnosis and treatment. They can also refer you for emotional support and signpost you to some local support that might be right for you.
It sounds like a very difficult time for you at the moment. While you are waiting to start treatment, you may might find it helpful to call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to additional support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks.
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Best wishes,
Teresa
Breast Care Nurse
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