Hi Suzie,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

You have come to the right place to get what you need. Most of us here are dealing with one type of cancer or another, or we are caring for those who have it. Most of us are happy to share our experiences and answer any questions that we can. Do you know what type or stage your breast cancer is and have you discussed treatment options with your care team yet?

I was diagnosed just before I turned 60 and I am now 77. I had 2 bouts of cancer and 1 of pre-cancer, all within the first year of diagnosis. This terrified me, as I had already lost my mum to secondary breast cancer, after battling with the disease for 12 years. I have had a lumpectomy, followed by a double mastectomy. Diagnosis, treatments and after care have all made such tremendous advances, that there was no comparison between the experience that mum and I had.

Please feel free to ask any questions you have and don't be afraid to ask your care team about any concerns too - no question is too small or insignificant at this stage. You may also find it helpful to write down any questions you have before each consultation, as it's all too easy to forget something important when you're face-to-face with your consulant.

We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx