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How were you informed you have cancer?

I ask this question as I found out that I had cancer when I opened a letter from the hospital while drinking my morning coffee. The news took some digesting and I was unable to tell anyone 'till my partner got home from work. I am told this is unusual but I have since heard that others have beed told over the phone or called in to see their doctor or asked to come into hospital to discuss the results of their tests. So how did you receive the news that you have cancer?

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  • Oh scones so sorry. 

    How come it doesn't require treatment at the moment?

    Keep fighting and I'm sure it will continue for a long time. Much virtual love coming your way xoxoxo

  • Hi everyone.

    Not been on for ages. Now 2 years since finishing treatment for breast cancer. Everything is going ok.

    Got my yearly mammogram on Friday. 

    I struggled with my mental health during treatment still have bad days with that. 

    Hope everyone is doing ok.

    shirley xx

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  • Hi everyone.

    Not been on for ages. Now 2 years since finishing treatment for breast cancer. Everything is going ok.

    Got my yearly mammogram on Friday. 

    I struggled with my mental health during treatment still have bad days with that. 

    Hope everyone is doing ok.

    shirley xx

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  • Hi Shirley.  Wow that's amazing news :0) thank you for sharing.  

    Good luck for Friday I can't imagine the anxiety you must feel with it coming up.  

    I am not surprised to hear you've struggled I am struggling now and I haven't been diagnosed with anything... yet... Mondays my appointment day.  Hard to stay positive in the mind when it's racing around doing it's own thing! 

  • Macgyver. 

    Good luck for Monday. 

    Will let you know what the results are when I get them. Xx