Hi June,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

You need never feel alone, now that you have found this forum. There is always someone here to chat to and ask for advice or information. Most of us either have/have had cancer or are caring for someone who has and we're a pretty supportive bunch of people, who totally understand what you're going through. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost both of your parents to this horrible disease. Was this long ago?

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of one another. I had previously lost my Mum to secondary breast cancer and a number of relatives and friends to various cancers. I was terrified when I was first diagnosed, as I expected my path to be the same as Mum's. I was so wrong. Diagnosis, treatment and after care have all advanced tremendously since then and there was just no comparison between the experiences that we both had. Fortunately, it is now 14 years since my diagnosis and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

Do you have a Maggie's Centre near you? This is a place where you can pop in for a cuppa and a chat with others. There are also counsellors, psychologists and nurses there, who you can discuss any concerns with. They offer a number of other free services and classes, where, even the social aspect of these might help you to meet others.

If you are looking for any medical advice, the nurses on this site are always available Monday - Friday, from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Their telephone number is 0808 800 4040. You might find it helpful to chat with them before reaching any decisions.

Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi June,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

You need never feel alone, now that you have found this forum. There is always someone here to chat to and ask for advice or information. Most of us either have/have had cancer or are caring for someone who has and we're a pretty supportive bunch of people, who totally understand what you're going through. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost both of your parents to this horrible disease. Was this long ago?

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of one another. I had previously lost my Mum to secondary breast cancer and a number of relatives and friends to various cancers. I was terrified when I was first diagnosed, as I expected my path to be the same as Mum's. I was so wrong. Diagnosis, treatment and after care have all advanced tremendously since then and there was just no comparison between the experiences that we both had. Fortunately, it is now 14 years since my diagnosis and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

Do you have a Maggie's Centre near you? This is a place where you can pop in for a cuppa and a chat with others. There are also counsellors, psychologists and nurses there, who you can discuss any concerns with. They offer a number of other free services and classes, where, even the social aspect of these might help you to meet others.

If you are looking for any medical advice, the nurses on this site are always available Monday - Friday, from 9.00am - 5.00pm. Their telephone number is 0808 800 4040. You might find it helpful to chat with them before reaching any decisions.

Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx