Breast Cancer Now Forum

The most positive thing is that you found the lump and you have been diagnosed and that the professionals are doing their jobs, Don't give yourself any extra stress that's not what you need now. Your best bet is to talk to the cancer care helpline as Janet says. There is light at the end of the tunnel, sometimes the tunnel is a bit longer. Take a deep breath !! Air Hugs and Good Luck Nicole ... View more

Hi Murphy 1963 It is an emotional decision, but if the oncologist tells you that chemo. may be beneficial if you decide not to have it and the c comes back down the line then you will kick yourself. Being realistic you deserve to give yourself the best possible advantage to beat cancer and do everything in your power to make sure it stays away . I had the same choice but after sleeping and crying a lot, the next day I decided to go for it! I start my chemo. shortly. Ultimately it is your decision, you must do what is right for you! speak to your breast care nurse or the breast cancer care helpline. Good Luck and Air Hugs Nicole ... View more

Hi June Thanks for the welcome, that's noted, and thanks for the invaluable work you do. It's great to have such an amazing amount of support around, in these testing times. Thank You for everything air hugs nicole ... View more

Hi marionEliz Take one day at a time, You are in the hands of professionals, do the things you want to do now, keep the next few weeks clear after the operation, you will be on very light duties, so anything you do now is useful like shopping, housework, ironing because you are not meant to do much after the operation, as you have restricted movement after too. After the operation the surgeon and breast care nurse will be able to give you more detailed information about how it went. When you see the oncologist about 4 weeks later they will give you details on further treatment that may be beneficial to you. Take someone with you, as that chat can be a blur as well. One day at a time! All the best and air hugs nicole ... View more