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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  • Hello.

    I do think it's very difficult waiting for results and appointments. It's hard to be strong when you are facing the unknown but I'm sure you will reconnect with your inner strength . I do agree that taking it a day at a time is helpful. You can call in the support of your breast nurses . They are in my experience very supportive and knowledgeable.  I was diagnosed with a Triple Negative tumour when I had my second year follow up mammogram  after I'd had  a lumpectomy for an ER positive cancer in lockdown.I found this very difficult at first .but I am in a much more positive frame of mind . Am now discharged to annual follow ups .  I do feel for you.  Hoping all goes well at your appointment and that once you know your treatment plan you will feel more comfortable because things will actually be happening to help with your recovery.  Sending lots of positive thoughts and good wishes.  

  • Hi Viorrey, sorry to hear that you had to go through thus on mire than occasion. Hearing your story gives so much hope that it can be beaten. Xx

  • Thank you.  It's hard to get your head round at first..

    Am grateful for the help from the hospital and the brilliant nurses . 

    Wishing you well on your journey. Let us know how you are going on, Pippin 

    Xx

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  • Thank you, will update after my oncology appointment xx

  • Just a quick update after oncology appointment. I will be having 7 cycles EC-T chemo. 3 cycles of EC then 4 of T (docetaxel). Was offered a picc line, but I have requested a port instead. Although a port is more invasive to set up, there is less maintenance and hospital visits involved. Just waiting for a start date, should be end of Feb/beginning of March. Also need date for port fitting, meeting with chemo nurses and bloods before chemo starts. Would also like to get my wig sorted as soon as I can. Really just want to get on with it now, I've had enough of all the waiting!