Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hello  You will find all the help both information and companionship here. Your not going through this alone. I also felt like that mix between calm and manic although I must admit my percentages were more evenly mixed!  I've just had surgery and looking to plan the next stage of treatment and the manic is calming down.  I too have worked in a "mans" world and very few female friends so take all the support you need from here and when you feel able attend a support group meeting,  I found a great contact there who has given me great support and advice. Get all the help you can and you will come through this stronger than ever. xx ... View more

Hello Amanda Ive just had my lumpectomy and Sentinal Node removal just 2 days ago. Apart from being sore I am not in pain. I was in pain from my "lump" weeks before my surgery, especially at night and I had visions of it growing but happy to say that pain has now gone. You will be fine. It's something you need to get through to get to the next stage of your revovery and I saw it as a welcomed positive stage to be moving on after diagnosis. See you on the otherside! xxxx ... View more

Hello everyone, all sounds so familiar to me. It's been a whirlwind since diagnosis on 8th Sept. Stage 1..."your lucky" "your strong" " you'll be OK" "I know so and so they are still here" . Staying upbeat for the family. I don't feel that confident.  Watched a late movie night before last on my own and when turning the TV off I started crying and it wasn't a sad movie! I cried and cried first time since diagnosis.  Op in 2 days , radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Just want the op over with now. Good luck everyone. xxx ... View more