Thank you Sue.  

I'm in same position Ann, diagnosed on 17th and like you I had a feeling. I seem to cope OK in the daytime but get very distressed during the night feeling panicky and crying but even that is getting better. My next appt is Wed and my treatment should start soon after. I'm really hoping I can work through it and don't let it impact me more than it has to. I'm dreading hair loss more than losing a breast but I've been looking at wigs and trying to stay positive. I am normally very independent and self sufficient but I've decided to ask and take every support offered. Good luck x

hi there sorry to hear you are newly diagnosed, I had the same diagnosis as you in march 2014, the first couple of weeks were a blur of appointments and info ,plus the worry of whats to come, take someone with you ,they will remember more than you can,write down your questions so you dont forget to ask, my own way of dealing with it was to read all and every bit of info I was given, I felt the more I knew the less there was to woder about or worry needlessly or just be afraid of ,I was told to only get my info from them ,dont look for stuff on the net ,there is lots of mis infomation out there ,I decided early on that I would just let the experts get on with it, I did everything they told me to,quite honestly if I had been told to stand on my head in the corridor I would have done it, everyone tells you not to worry ,which of course you do but once I got past the first flurry of activity and got into the pattern of my treatments things seem to get easier to deal with,Everyone handles things in their own way , but I found that telling my family all that was happening and why helped them ,The first few weeks are difficult because so much will be going on, try to stay positive, remember you are never alone in this,you will be offered lots of help and support,good luck to you  

Hi there. I was in the same situation as you last July. The shock is awful then the waiting for tests then results is so hard. Once you have all the tests done then results the picture becomes clearer and easier to deal with. I had my mastectomy last September and started chemotherapy in the October. I am now on a cycle of radiotherapy. Taking each stage as it comes makes it easier. I wish you well for your appointment on Wednesday and your tests on Thursday. Audrey x

Hi Ana. I was exactly the same regarding hair loss. I was so upset when chemotherapy was mentioned. I had spent five years growing my hair and was loving the long look. It took a little while for me to come to terms with it, then I realised it was a small price to pay. After my first chemotherapy I had my long hair cut to a shoulder length Bob, then shorter again a few weeks later. Once it started to come out about 11 days after number one chemotherapy I took the decision to get it all shaved off. I bought several hats and two wigs. Now with a little bit of re growth I don't put anything on. Unless it's really cold. I wish you well for your appointment on Wednesday please post if you can. Best wishes Audrey x

At first sign of it coming out I'm doing same, shaving it all off! I will wear wigs, or scarves and nice earrings and as someone on here has already said a "deal with it" attitude. The people on this forum and their support and shared experiences has helped me immensely xx

I totally agree. I didn't see the point in hanging on to it. Strange it started to grow back during the last cycle of chemotherapy. It is good to share experiences with others. I go to Maggies centre also for support, ask if your local hospital has a Maggies centre. They are situated near to hospitals and have lots of support, courses, support groups, benefit advice etc. Good luck x

Hi I too found out last week I have ovarian cancer and feel exactly the same as you. Trying to keep things normal and was ok that first day but since then have been really struggling. I wish you well Kim

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November and had lumpectomy in December. Some cells were found in one of my lymph nodes and I decided to have chemo as I was borderline case but wanted peace of mind for the future. I have had one session of chemo (FEC) and just over 2 weeks on my hair is coming out. I decided to have my hair cut shorter before I started treatment and was so pleased I did although the haircut was one of the most emotional I have ever had. My hairdresser was amazing and made me feel better.  Now it is coming out I just want it to go so am thinking of another visit to the hairdresser. I wore a scarf at night last night because it was shedding on my pillow and getting in my eyes and mouth. It was a disappointment at first but I am ok with it – as I say to my husband I will look like him for a while but mine will grow back! I have been very lucky as side effects from treatment so far have been minimal and I have been able to keep working although I am making a few adjustments after Easter as I work in a school. I have dose number 2 on Friday so will be a third of the way through. When we have a race for life at school my treatment will have just ended. Having milestones like that really helps.  Best wishes and take care

Hi. It's very difficult when you get a cancer diagnosis regardless of type. I was diagnosed in 2013 with Her2 breast cancer with four nodes positive. i underwent chemotherapy radiation therapy and a full course of herceptin. Currently I am well. I did lose my hair was sick after chemo but got medication which dealt with nausea. It is hard but most certainly doable. Don't read too much on Internet as most of the information is outdated. If you need to read approved sites. Eg cancer research or breast cancer care. Good luck.