So sorry to hear what you are going through, especially with young children. I also kept feeling other symptoms and thinking cancer had spread. I'm sure it was just anxiety, as all calmed down after ct scan results came back OK. Unfortunately there is a lot of waiting while tests are carried out, before treatment starts. I was diagnosed on 18th January and waiting to start chemo in the next couple of weeks. I wish you well moving forward and hope you don't have to wait too long for your results. Xx

Thanks Pippin24, I know logically they are most likely due to anxiety but it just all gets on top of me several times a day and I feel so panicked.
I hope u get a start date soon, all the best x

Hi Pippin,

I am delighted to see that you finally have a start date for chemo - this must be a big relief for you. Any news about a port fitting yet?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank u jolamine for your kind words. Do u really think it is possible that these symptoms are all from the anxiety? I feel so unwell.. x

Hi Jolamine, unfortunately nothing has been mentioned about a port, so I assume it will just be a canula on the day. I really don't want a picc line. I have been told my pre chemo consultation is by phone next Saturday, which I'm not too happy about. My phone reception isn't great, plus I'd like my husband to be included. I'm going to contact macmillan nurse tomorrow to see if they can help sort it out. I was told they don't do face to face appointments on a Saturday, so wonder if they could do a different day. Xx

To be honest I'm not sure if breast care nurses are available at the weekend, but you could try tomorrow. You might find the children will help keep you distracted. I've spent the last couple of days spring cleaning, doing all the stuff I might not feel like doing over the next few weeks. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you. Xx

Hi Em,

A lot of us get all sorts of symptoms, as soon as we start down this road, but amazingly, most disappear, once we know what we're dealing with. Anxiety can lead to a lot of additional problems, so here's hoping that this is the cause.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Pippin,

Mention the port again when you have your appointment, as there will still be time to have it fitted before 4th.  It may just have been overlooked. I can understand that you would rather have a face-to-face appointment for your pre-chemo consultation. If you can't get this changed, could your hubby be with you for the phone call? 

I hope that you can get this sorted tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks Jolamine for all your support, will let you know how it goes. Xx

Thank u Lotus123 and Jolamine, it’s good to know I’m not alone. I did sleep better last night, I think because I was just so exhausted, so feel ok today xx

For Anxiety google search relaxation and Yoga  breathing exercise , with Anxiety  we breath very shallow our bodies release hormones which then becomes the fight or flight syndrome  the main hormone being cortisol, one exercise i can give you now when you have time and quite is sit some where comfy , cover one nostril with a finger and breath in slowly imagining the cool air is going right down you chest and into your heart , exhale and repeat the other nostril do this 3 or 4 times on each side or what ever you are comfy with , i will try to upload some use full MP4  audio tracks to a web site where you can down load , 

Thank u that makes so much sense, I do feel like I’m breathing very shallow, I will definitely give this a go.

Thank u that makes so much sense, I do feel like I’m breathing very shallow, I will definitely give this a go.

Ok , but keep practising the breathing exercise you can do it without blocking one nostril doing both at the same time, imagine that the cols air flows right through the heart , do not strain your self keep relaxed , i will look into the audio files later , i have gone through many major anxiety /panic attacks  where it need hospitalisation and spent 6 months in rehad due to a break down , i know the feelings within that Anxiety causes , thinking is another exercise i will write up later