Una 

welcome 

sorry you have had a diagnosis 

I had breast cancer last July I'm fully recovered now but here to chat or help in anyway I can 

Big hugs love Lara ️

Hi UnaPalomaBianca,

A very warm welcome to our forum, although I am so sorry to hear why you're here.

How are you coping with your diagnosis? It always comes as a shock to the system and takes a bit of getting used to. It is impossible to say what will be done at your oncology appointment. My first one was just to discuss my treatment options. As you seem to know that you are going for chemo at the end of the month, it is possible that you may get your PICC line inserted.

I hope that your appointment goes well. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you.  Good to hear that you are through the worst of it and out the other side.  There's so much to think about, at the moment it's this appointment, that appointment, next week's appointment.  I shall wear a groove in the road between home and hospital!

Thanks for the warm welcome.  As for coping with the diagnosis, I was very pragmatic about it, but have had the occasional nearly-weepy moment when it all feels very real.  Having the contrast injected today made me think about the details of a PICC line, and that freaks me out a bit.

Because it's triple-negative, there's no question of hormone therapy, so it sounds like we'll do some chemo, then a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy.  I'm putting my trus in the science and the clinicians to recommend what's right.

Sounds like we are in the same boat. Triple negative and will start chemo. Seeing doctor tomorrow.  Like you a mix of practical and overwhelmed.  We can do this. Xxx

Thanks Lara. I guess its just one step forward and as Una says trust in the science to be brilliant supported by as positive an attitude as possiible.  Thanks for your support and hope you and your friend are doing well xxx

HI,

We all have some weepy moments, but crying is a good stress reliever, so don't worry about it. It's the thought of the PICC line that is freaking you out, more than the reality - I'm sure that you will cope just fine with it.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Rachel,

I hope that all goes well for you tomorrow. A positive attitude in all of this certainly helps in your recovery. We all have down days, but it's how quickly we get up again that matters.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Oh I'm sorry to hear this. 
best wishes to you.. it's so exhausting isn't it? The appointments the waiting.. cry your eyes out one minute and feel strong the next. I think everyone on this forum feels for each other and it's a great place to talk about anything your feeling.. 

wishing you the best.