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Recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Was diagnosed on Monday with Breast Cancer, not sure it's hit me yet, doesn't feel quite real either  Got MRI scan next week and dreading it so much, hate small spaces, had a panic attack last time I had one! Will be having Chemo , Radiotherapy and possible surgery.  Cancer appears to be primary and not reached my lymph nodes but had a cry this morning our of fear that it might spread before I get to start chemo.  Just want to get it started to be honest.  Staff have been fantastic, family treating me like a queen, couldn't ask for more.  Not sure what chemo exactly I will be having as yet but preparing self to lose hair etc. Interested to hear about other's and the enotions they have felt in the early days. 

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    Hi

    im feeling the same. Diagnosed 2 weeks ago. Waiting to start chemo. I actually feel like I've been left to rot whilst waiting. Makes me more scared, I see oncologist next week. Going for ct scan results today.  My breast cancer does not seem to have spread to lymph nodes. 

    Keep in touch. Nice to have someone to talk to that is going through the same. 

    Wendy. 

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    Good Luck today, I know what you mean about the waiting, I just want to get on with treatment even though I am dreading it/ Have been advised to look into wigs now whilst still got my own hair so they can match to mine but then I'm thinking well maybe I won't need one. Am I thinking to far ahead already? I'm off work this week, taken time to absorb the diagnosis but now thinking perhaps I could go back next week but then lots of short periods of absence at work trigger absence policies, not really sure what to do, feel quite confused and overwhelmed today! With our diagnoses and treatment looking the same, Iet's get us through this together, will definately keep in touch! Rebecca
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    Hey, my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer last Thursday. We are all finding it quite a shock! I don't think my mum has digested it either but she is booked in for an operation next Thursday to have the whole breast removed but they don't no if she will need chemo or radiotherapy yet until they have done the surgery. But they will put a temporary implant in and she won't loose her nipple. It hasn't spread to her lymph nodes either thank god. I hope you ladies are ok and sorry to hear about your sad news. X
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    Hi rebecca

     

    im going for wigs tomorrow. Also told best to go before I loose my hair. I was told the chemo they use will almost certainly mean it all falls out. I'm scared of starting chemo. I'm not sure what to expect. I have a 5 year old son to look after and I'm a single parent. I've not worked since I was diagnosed. My mind is not in the game. I'm a Childrens picu nurse. 

     

    Wendy x

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    Hi I'm fran Been ill for 9weeks going docs finally a ultra sound found spots on liver then a ct found it spread from breast to liver to spine taken biopsy from lymph node now waiting and waiting my head has gone into over drive with negative thoughts and the waiting as unbearable as the pain at the moment still waiting for an oncologist or a cancer nurse xxxxx
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    I know it must be hard but try to keep positive, that's my new mantra. Keep us updated, I can imagine the waiting feels like a lifetime!  Sending positive thoughts your way! xxxx 

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    Thank you so much for replying it means a lot xxx need to hear something soon xx

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    Hi, my name is Nicola,I was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer on Thursday 15th June. My lovely consultant wanted to sign me off from work so that I could process all of the info I'd been given, but I chose to just try and carry on as usual. I have included my wonderful manger on the journey since my first consultation and he has been brilliant. Luckily I've told him that as far as I'm concerned it's 'business as usual' and when I have hospital appointments I will work from home. He has acknowledged that during chemo there may be times when I don't want to worry about work, but as I keep telling everyone I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I just want my treatment to get started so that I can focus on getting rid of this and being around for my two sons who have grown into wonderful young men and my partner, who I have just celebrated our 1st anniversary with. I will not let this cancer defeat me or define who I am!!! My initial, vain, concern was that I would lose a breast, my next concern was loosing my hair, I have long locs. Today I'm thinking 'so what' it's time for a change...

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    Hi, try and stay positive. xxx

  • Offline in reply to nubiette

    Hi Nicola 

    all the stories are touching to read I'm glad I found this site although I'm still finding my way around. I to have long locks and two of the most fab kids a great guy and family.still trying to find my primary biopsy in lymph node which as spread to liver and spine.the word spread has blown my mind lay up in bed with pain thinking allsorts while waiting and not knowing a lot like you my Boss and work pals are amazing 

    Sending love

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