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Angus101
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Hi

I sm 46 and diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer last month, within a week of diagnosis I had a mastectomy I'm now 6 weeks post op and healing well.  I start chemo therapy next week and I'm feeling apprehensive.  This is just the beginning as I've also to have Radiotherapy, abemaciclib (for 2 years) and hormone therapy.  It feels like such a long road ahead.  Just wondered if anyone else is in a similar position.  Sometimes I think my head is going to burst with all the information going around in it. I feel a bit lost and sad.

  • Hi Angus and welcome to the Cancer Chat forum.

    I'm glad your recovery from your op has been going well although I'm sorry to hear how you are feeling about everything at the moment.

    There are so many emotions to contend with when being diagnosed with cancer, so how you are feeling right now is completely normal, and natural, as you can see on our website just here.

    I'm sure some of our members who have felt this way will share their experiences with you soon but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to support you and answer any questions you may have about what's to come.

    We're wishing you all the best with your chemo next week Angus and for the journey that lies ahead.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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