I was diagnosed just over a week ago. Since then I’ve had all the tests and I’m seeing the oncologist Tuesday. I’ve got P/E- grade 2 so I need chemo and I’m absolutely dreading it. I’ve been really positive so far but I think now I’m crashing a bit with the fear.
Feeling really low and emotional so any encouragement welcome xxx
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Hello. Its been a month for me since diagnosis. Its a big shock to the system, but your not alone. This forum is a fantastic place to come to for me. It has helped me take it all in and prepare as much as we can for the things to come. Im glad things are moving for you. Have you people around you at home you can talk to ? It can help to air it out loud. Ill also be starting chemo first. Got my appointment with my oncologist Thursday with hopefully a date to start. Have you got a date yet ? If its this month there is a goup called Sept 2025 Chemo starters. Where here to help in anyway we can.
Xx
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Thank you so much for replying @molly.m. I haven’t got a start date yet I guess I’ll get it tomorrow. My boob is still tender from the biopsy and metal clip I’m finding it difficult to sleep. Just knowing other people are out there is such a comfort. Yes I’ve got people round me and I’ve got loads of work to do to distract me but I’ve stopped the gym due to soreness and I’m in that shock of limbo like you before everything gets going. Hope you get your date Thursday xxx
Hi @story1, totally understandable. I’m 4 weeks post mastectomy and awaiting results of my node biopsy to understand next steps. As you can see, it’s 4am and I’m awake. You’ll find it quite active at these times on the site as we all go through nights where we can’t sleep. You are not alone and it’s very normal to feel how you feel.
Use the forum and I’d say use the nurse helpline when you need to. It’s very helpful and I found it helped me to ground myself in the faces when panic sets in.
I’m sorry you e joined the crappy club!
Xx
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Hi @motherducky the crappy club! That made me laugh. I used to sleep all night long, no problem, but now I’m scrolling my phone during the witching hour. I’ll try the helpline thank you. Good luck with your results, did you have chemo before the operation? I’m just starting to appreciate how long this journey might be and slowly adjusting to my new equilibrium if it can be called that xxx
Maybe we’ll be September starters together @molly.m x
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