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Dealing with a new diagnosis when you least expected it

CMurphy
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Hi All, 

I have just found out that I have grade two breast cancer at the age of 27. I don't think you can ever prepare for that news and conversations with consultants - but the internet really put me into a false sense of security with my diagnosis as it is so rare in someone my age and I do not have a direct family history of it too.

I am currently still under going more tests to see if it has spread to my lymph nodes, I have a CT and MRI coming up in the next two weeks too. 

I have known this information for around 36-48 hours and have not slept, constantly feel sick and just numb. 

It is likely I am going to under chemo for 4-5 months as a start. 

I guess I just wanted to know if anyone had any tips or advice for how to begin to process it, I know everyone is different but I cannot even start to feel this is real and the idea of saying this outloud to others terrifies me.  

I am also terrified of chemo and the side effects so anyone that has been through that and has any advice I would really like to hear from you. 

It feels weird to even be writing this, I am not one for sharing or talking but I figured this was as good as place as ever to start. 

Thankyou! 

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    Hi C

    I am very sorry that you are going through this experience especially when you are so young. I began my journey in October and the first few weeks are the toughest...waiting for results and worrying. Please know that once you have the full diagnosis and treatment plan that things will get alot easier to bear as you will begin to progress through each step of your journey. Your team will look after you very well and treatment for BC has developed so much that outcomes are now excellent.. Did your clinic give you contact details for a keyworker/Nurse? They are an invaluable support . I rely on my BC Nurse specialist quite a lot and if i have questions or if I'm worried  I just get in touch with her and she talks with me and I always feel better afterwards. I hope that your next set of results will be the best possible and that your treatment plan will be straightforward. 

    Thinking of you and sending you lots of positive energy and hugs.

    Mx

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    Hi C

    I am very sorry that you are going through this experience especially when you are so young. I began my journey in October and the first few weeks are the toughest...waiting for results and worrying. Please know that once you have the full diagnosis and treatment plan that things will get alot easier to bear as you will begin to progress through each step of your journey. Your team will look after you very well and treatment for BC has developed so much that outcomes are now excellent.. Did your clinic give you contact details for a keyworker/Nurse? They are an invaluable support . I rely on my BC Nurse specialist quite a lot and if i have questions or if I'm worried  I just get in touch with her and she talks with me and I always feel better afterwards. I hope that your next set of results will be the best possible and that your treatment plan will be straightforward. 

    Thinking of you and sending you lots of positive energy and hugs.

    Mx

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    Thank you for your response! Yes they have been great so far and been pushing on all the final test and results I need so I haven't really been waiting too long but once you know, everyday feels long when you do not have all the answers. Yes I do have one and probably need to use that resource! 

    Thank you and you! 

    Take care 

    C xx 

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