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Breast cancer so scared it’s spread

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I have been diagnosed this week with stage 2 dcis and am waiting on her2  I have to have a mastectomy as there is cancerous calcification throughout my breast. Lymph node’s come back clear. I am so scared at every ache and pain I have in my body that it has spread. I can’t sleep and the fearof it spreading or already has is  causing so much anxiety. 

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you are currently undergoing treatment and further tests, which can be a anxious time for most people.

    It is very easy to let the mind run away with itself and think the worst, as well as being much more aware to every ache and pain in the body.

    At times like this it is important to try and look after yourself as best you can. Keep yourself busy and try and plan to do something every day just to keep those negative thoughts at bay. I understand this is easier said than done but it really can help.

    Do also focus on the positives for now as well, from what you say this seems to have been caught at an earlier stage. There is no sign of lymph node involvement which means it would be highly unlikely to have spread anywhere else.

    I hope you have some friends and family around you to distract and support you but Please do get back to us if you need any more information or support.  We're also on the phones 9-5 weekdays on 0808 800 4040.

    Wishing you all the best

    Take care

    Naomi

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you are currently undergoing treatment and further tests, which can be a anxious time for most people.

    It is very easy to let the mind run away with itself and think the worst, as well as being much more aware to every ache and pain in the body.

    At times like this it is important to try and look after yourself as best you can. Keep yourself busy and try and plan to do something every day just to keep those negative thoughts at bay. I understand this is easier said than done but it really can help.

    Do also focus on the positives for now as well, from what you say this seems to have been caught at an earlier stage. There is no sign of lymph node involvement which means it would be highly unlikely to have spread anywhere else.

    I hope you have some friends and family around you to distract and support you but Please do get back to us if you need any more information or support.  We're also on the phones 9-5 weekdays on 0808 800 4040.

    Wishing you all the best

    Take care

    Naomi

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