Feel scared and lost

Am 72 and just diagnosed with breast cancer after biopsy, awaiting follow up and treatment plan appointment next week. I live on my own - my wonderful son has his own cancer problems and is 300 miles away - am lucky to have good friends locally but still feel alone. I thought I was a strong person but realise now Im not and am constantly anxious . I think it could help me to be in contact with others who have been on this path, and hope that at some point in the future I can help someone else. Just now I'm finding it hard to just get through the days until my appointment, let alone thinking any further.

I'm so grateful to anyone who might read or reply to this post.

Thank you

S

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  • Hi Suez, i know what your going through mine isn't breast but lungs and two lymph nodes just had my pet scan Friday , then lung biopsy this Friday , I know it's the waiting not knowing is the hard s ry part , I'm sorry your son is so far away , my son only lives  5 mins away but he still never calls texts or visits and believe me he was spoilt rotten wanted for nothing , I worked two jobs to ma sure my two children had everything I was a one parent  ,on the other hand my daughter has learning disabilities and she is the best I would be totally lost without her , please try stay strong and ositive I will be keeping you in my prayers , night  is the worst my thoughts go to the bad places , this is a cruel disease but we will all fight it together and bring each other strength xx  

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    Hello DEF

    Thank you so much for your reply, so good to read it this morning. Can't agree more with what you say about night times - sleep gets disrupted and that affects your days. I'm so sorry to hear of your cancer and your son's lack of support, but you have a loving daughter who is a great comfort. We have this rotten disease but supporting each other can only help us, this site does such good. Bringing each other strength is a wonderful motivation.

    Thinking of you for Friday and please stay in touch if you would be happy to, 

    Much love xx

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    Hello DEF

    Thank you so much for your reply, so good to read it this morning. Can't agree more with what you say about night times - sleep gets disrupted and that affects your days. I'm so sorry to hear of your cancer and your son's lack of support, but you have a loving daughter who is a great comfort. We have this rotten disease but supporting each other can only help us, this site does such good. Bringing each other strength is a wonderful motivation.

    Thinking of you for Friday and please stay in touch if you would be happy to, 

    Much love xx

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