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!