Newly Diagnosed

Hi, my names Danielle. I’m 41 and have just been diagnosed with Breast cancer. I’ve already spoken to the MacMillan nurses and I’m awaiting my surgery date when a couple more biopsy reports come back. They seem hopeful that they have caught it early (I’m praying).

Everyone is saying all the right things and being really kind but it just feels so lonely if that makes sense. I have so many things running through my mind and my children are absolutely my priority. I’m trying to be strong for them but feel like I’m failing slightly. This is all so new and raw so just wanted to introduce myself and hopefully this is a safe space to do so. Sorry for the waffling.

  • Hi Danielle

    I'm sure your not failing your children. Feeling lonely makes complete sense, my cancer is different to yours and I've just finished my treatment. Like you there are people around me if I need them and all trying to do and say the right things but you still feel alone I think it's because until someone says you have cancer you can't understand the fear that goes through your mind and even if you have had a diagnosis we all go on different journeys. Hope that makes sense. Don't apologise for waffling thats what these forums are for to get everything out. Sending hugs. Xx