Hi, I think it's aways going to be hard telling your family this sort of news. I myself was diagnosed with breasr cancer on 28th January
I told everyone right from the beginning when I went to my gp. My children are all adults, and I have elderly parents. When I got the diagnosis, I picked a time when I felt calm, then phoned and talked to everyone. They've all been brilliant and it's great to have so much support around me. It really helped me just to be able to openly talk to people.
Was actually diagnosed on 18th not 28th, just noticed mistake. Have appointment with oncologist on 14th February, the waiting to start any treatment is driving me mad!
The waiting is the worst ! I am in Scotland so maybe the protocols are different up here but I have a date for a lumpectomy of the 20th of February but I haven’t seen an oncologist.
Where about are you in the country?
Hopefully things start moving quickly for you after you have had your appointment.xx
Hi Kirsty, I'm in Hertfordshire. I had hoped my surgery would be first. However, because I am HER2 positive, I need chemo first and Herceptin. Will then have mastectomy, radiotherapy and hormone blockers for 5-10years.Hope all goes well with your surgery and wish you well on the rest of your treatment. Xx
Hi Kirsty, I'm in Hertfordshire. I had hoped my surgery would be first. However, because I am HER2 positive, I need chemo first and Herceptin. Will then have mastectomy, radiotherapy and hormone blockers for 5-10years.Hope all goes well with your surgery and wish you well on the rest of your treatment. Xx
There are so many different types of breast cancer it is difficult keeping up with the ways that they are treated..
How are you coping with everything?It is a lot to process, be kind to yourself.
A friend was telling me her aunt described her chemo self as the best version of herself, it was positive for me hearing that everyone’s experience is different.Hopefully your experience of chemo is mild but the curative effect is huge.xx
Hi Kirsty, just preparing myself for oncology appointment next Wednesday. Was having coffee today with someone who is going through chemo at the moment. She told me it can still be up to 3 weeks after this appointment, before chemo actually starts. Also recommended having a port fitted if it is offered as a choice, so will have to think about this. Let me know how your surgery goes on the 20th. Xx
