Lindz44

Hi Lindz44, I'm so sorry to read this,as I.know how hard it is when you get told that you have breast cancer, it just seems surreal, and you have so many emotions and questions running through your brain, i know in May 2020 when I was diognosed with breast cancer,it all just seemed like a bad dream,and that it was someone else being told this I just felt numb,but hey ho I'm still here I got through it ,I took all the treatments evertything that was offerd to me from my oncologist.  Yes I was petrified, but my son had been diognosed with testicular cancer in late November 2019,he was amazing ,he soon put me straight...he said mum you can do this,just be thankful you found your tumour, it had spread to my lymph nodes, but no where else. He said " mum you can't change it,it's happened  you've found it,which is a good thing,now you can take all the treatments your offerd and zap it,and worrying about it all isn't going to help you  but staying positive is. So I took his advice,and I got through it all,just as he did. As I'm sure you will too. Always popping on here from time to time  and here as many others will be for you too,you can always message me if you need to chat about things. This cancer chat forum  is a great place,it really helped me finding people who really understood how yoir feeling and what you're going through.  

Hi Lindz44

I understand how your feeling as I'm newly diagnosed to.

it's so overwhelmingly and scary, however once they give you a nurse and treatment plans it feels less daunting.

I am waiting on a decision of either OP or chemo first and should hear Monday then good to go! They had me in for more biopsy, MRI then another mammogram to go. 
I have found a lot of comfort in this forum as so many amazing people have shared their story and come through the other side...try and think of that! Stay positive, we'll get there xxx

Hi, I'm Happy too Share my Experience with you, I was diagnosed this time last year at 38,,

here if you need to talk xx

Hello

I am in a similar position.Routine mammogram called back 2 weeks ago for ultrasound and biopsy and told yesterday I have cancer and booked in for a mastectomy in January.I am just in total shock and I know it probably sounds ridiculous but at 57 I feel in better shape than I have for years my hair is long and looking pretty glossy at the moment so as well as my head racing  with fears of dying worrying it has spread etc I keep looking at myself in the mirror thinking typical just when I had finally found a bit of confidence in how I look it is all going to change for the worse

Feeling very sorry for myself at the moment

Hey, thanks so much for your support, I have my results from my hospital appointment today, and it's really good news, I have stage 2 cancer and it's treatable, I have my opp booked in for the 5th of January, for a mastectomy on my right breast, it's the best possible outcome and I can't even put into words how ecstatic I am! The past 3 weeks and 4 days I've held myself together and have tried to be as positive as I can,had some meltdowns in private, I am a single mum of 5 and they are the main focus in moving forward,I'm so grateful for everyone sending support, I hope that my news gives everyone hope whilst they are waiting for their results,I can finally rest my mind off all the dark thoughts I processed and look forward to staying strong and getting through the next stage xx

Hey lovely, I have been on the same page as you at times,I'm sure we've all been through the same motions at some point, this is just a blip in a bumpy road, and I hope that you will feel better about yourself soon, today is a high day,I'm aware it's going to be mentally challenging,we can all give eachother support in the good days and bad,I'm New on here and only just figuring out how to make a post in the right place , it's all just happening very quickly, which is good,I feel like I'm living in another life and it's not quite sunk in, you are beautiful and will remain beautiful

Hi Lindz44

im glad your feeling more positive and have a plan in place already which is fantastic!

I have a lumpectomy next week then chemo in the new year...bit scared but feeling positive.

I hope your op goes well and you can have a nice Christmas with your family.

take care :)

Thank you so much, and I hope everything goes well for you to,I'm humbled that you have responded to me, and always happy to listen if you want to share or offload,I have found comfort being able to open up on here,as we get it, it's hard to with loved ones, sending a hug and love xx

Sorry to hear this too Linz44

I have just read the reply to you from Jassoscared. 

What brilliant advice!    You couldn't ask for a better response to the news she had from her own son?  

Linz in the words of Jassoscared's son " you got this" 

You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only option.  

I wish you all the very best and a speedy recovery from your treatment  

I love that quote "you never know how strong you are, until strong is your only option" you have just described exactly how I feel, and trying to explain this feeling to everyone affected with my next chapter in life,has been impossible! I thank you for this, today I crashed and gave in to my body and mind! I've been holding up for 3 weeks and 2 days, but yesterday I just slept and slept,cryed a little in-between, however I'm elated with my results, yes I'm going to loose a boob, but I get the chance to see my children grow and to be apart of there future life's, sending love from me xx