Emotional rollercoaster of Breast cancer diagnosis

Hello,

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 28th of March. As much as I had run through every possible scenario in my head and convinced myself of the worst when awaiting my biopsy results obviously it was still a massive shock when I found out. 
 

Im 28 and am very fit and have never been ill before. I had a lumpectomy a few weeks ago and have recovered well physically. I was riding a wave of positivity and I think probably adrenaline for a few weeks and was genuinely convinced I would be back at work last week. But mentally it has all caught up with me. I have such weird feelings about it all. It was caught super early so I don't need chemo so I almost feel guilty about it because it's almost like I don't deserve to be feeling so low right now. I know that sounds so weird. 
 

I'm getting married in 4 weeks and then start radiotherapy straight after followed by tamoxofen for 5 years. That's the part I'm most gutted about because I wanted to have a baby next year.

When do emotions start to settle down? I just feel like my life won't ever be the same again and I'll never the the same person I was before the 28th of March. 

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  • Sorry you are feeling so low, but it's not surprising. It's a massive shock the cancer diagnosis and treatment. I was on a roller coaster during my treatment. Trying to be strong and positive all the time is hard and it's OK to feel vulnerable. But feelings aren't facts and I'm sure you will be feeling better for your wedding. The cancer has been removed and the after treatment is to ensure any rogue cells are zapped. It makes you a nicer person, more compassionate to others. Mine was diagnosed in 2019 and already I'm 3 years down the line, it passes so quickly. We're going to a wedding tomorrow, a niece who has had to cancel twice due to Covid!

    Wishing you all the best

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  • Hi Gracemac1223

     

    I was diagnosed with BC 4 years ago and before I even started treatment I was determined it wouldn't change me and it hasn't. I think it's a case of mind over matter. Have you done a PREDICT score? 

    https://breast.predict.nhs.uk/

    This will allow you to see the benefit of Tamoxifen to your particular type and stage of cancer, if the % is low your oncologist may allow a break for you to have children in the future.

    It is important that you speak to your team about this and don't make decisions without their agreement.