welcome lovely , , I had breast cancer in July 22 im
le fully recovered early stages your world falls upside down nut trust me things soon get back to normal and yoh actually forget it ever happened good luck. Est wishes love Lara xxx
i was diagnosed with Breast cancer in February 2024 and it still hasn’t fully sunk in. However I’ve found that sharing the news with a small number of friends and family has helped (as opposed to telling nobody or everybody) and I have never googled. try to see everything in stages - don’t look too far ahead as there are so many variables at this early stage which may overwhelm you.
Hi Welshy, so sorry to hear your diagnosis. I too have been diagnosed and am booked in for mastectomy in April. It is such a shock and I haven't slept a wink since. My mind is just so active. My family are not taking the news very well and are so scared for me, I find I have to be strong for them.
I have kept working even though some days I am just so tired. I feel this gives me something to focus on - my friends in work have been amazing. I am now starting complete gut of my bedroom, so I have a nice room to relax and heal in after surgery. So I guess my way of dealing with it is to keep busy.
I was so worried about the length of time between diagnosis and treatment - all sorts of thoughts about the cancer spreading. The Nurses have been so lovely - talking me through things. I had appointment with consultant on Thursday and talking through things with her also really helped.
I think there is no easy way to go through this, at the moment I have just resigned myself to the fact there is nothing I can do about it - its happening no matter how much I don't want it to. I am sure I will have more anxiety closer to surgery date.
Just be kind to yourself - hopefully you have family and friends you can talk to. Big hug. X
Thank you for that advice. I am newly diagnosed too and it is feeling quite daunting but I have such a great group of friends and family, I am feeling very blessed.
It doesn't stop the worries but from the biopsies to the provisional date of the op it will be a month, so I haven't had too much time to worry at this point but now I have had to finish working as a tutor and so will have more time on my hands. Lots of meditation and good mental health practice will be needed I think before my op on the 12th - all things going well.
Good luck to everyone waiting for their surgeries. Xx
Hello Welshy , I was also diagnosed in Summer of 22,had bilateral mastectomies and lymphclearance on left . You just can’t believe it’s happening to you ! Actually had reconstructive surgery now and just waiting for the last of the silicone implant . Chemotherapy went well too ,tried to stay positive and crack on . Things are pretty much back to normal now with me . Do what you can ,take all the help you can get ,rest when you need to and talk about it if that helps . I am 62 and full of life . Good luck ,pob luc cariad xx
Ive just had a mastectomy after I had a lumpectomy it's a worrying time not just for yourself but family and friends.
I find positivity is my strength I try not to let family friends really know how I'm feeli g inside. It's hard but I know they are worrying for me. But being positive is good. When your diagnosed it's hard to take everything in but always ask questions. You are not alone. I had my checkup appointment cancelled till 11th April. Only a week away but it feels so long to wait.
