life has changed after a breast cancer diagnosis

why does life get so lonely when diagnosed?*

  • Hi Laura, 

    I have just read  in your profile introduction that you have been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. I am so sorry to hear you have been feeling so lonely since the diagnosis. You have been through a lot this year and a cancer diagnosis can leave us feeling isolated as so many members of this community will know. 

    I just wanted you to know though that you are definitely not alone here on Cancer Chat and there are many others who will understand the feelings you describe. Sometimes it is hard to talk to our loved ones, friends or family about the impact a cancer diagnosis can have and I hope that you have a good support network around you especially as it can't be easy having to also look after 4 children who have very different ages and needs.

    Here on the forum you will be surrounded with people who do understand those feelings of loneliness you describe and I will let them some of our members come and say hello and share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator