Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hello all, posted last Sunday which was day 4 after diagnosis as felt totally out of control. As I said in title what a difference a week can make. The support and advice I have taken from here has been amazing. Family, friends and work all know and their support led to more tears. My doctor signed me off to work on 'me' as op on 5th June. Not sure about this as too much time on my hands. So plenty of walking, socialising and my Oh has said please don't start any more decorating! Feeling very positive and just wanted to re assure anyone just finding out that it does get better. Didn't think this time last week I would feel like this, 😀 ... View more

Hi all, my fourth day since diagnosed, having lumpectomy on 5th June. Was feeling positive but this morning woke up feeling awful. Very tearful, not had proper meal since thurs, not slept, feel I'm getting snappy, so taking time outs upstairs, then don't want to be on my own, have finished telling family and close friends now. Are these normal reactions? X ... View more