Hello there; after an unexpected breast check-up after purely moving into a new area I am shocked to hear (last Tuesday) that i have Stage3 Breast Cancer and meet with my surgeon next Tuesday.
Hi, I was in the same position in August. Complete shock.
tripple negative stage three. Once you know what the plan is for your treatment, I'm sure you will be ok.
Yes I was scared stiff, but it is do-able. I still have worries about going forward after treatment, but I am half way through now and most of the time I am really positive.
still have a wobble now and again, but I think that's normal.
There is lots of support on this site and it helps a lot, especially when you are feeling out of your depth.
Hi there my name is Dawn, I am probably a lot older than you, 67 I was diagnosed 8 years ago with stage 3 Hormone positive. Like you I was absolutely terrified and thought this was it, hey ho God willing here I am, just started another new adventure (treatment). It's very hard to be positive when first diagnosed, but it will come with time, there are so so many different treatments out there, it's amazing, new research all the time. When they told me I would have to have chemo after being on drug Letrazole for 59 months, yes 59 months, I again was terrified, hair loss,being sick etc etc, Firstly you are not alone, secondly the hospital staff are amazing and the support you get is wonderful. You will be surprised at all the new friends you will make in the treatment room, all in the same boat as you, you will even find yourself having a laugh. I had an aggressive form of chemo for 6 months, hair started to fall out after a weeks, so we t and had head shaved immediately, no regrets there, side effects from chemo were minimal, slight nausea, feeling tired, never lost my appetite. Lost sense of taste and smell, that coming back now. Didn't stop me living normal life, although I am retired. However did have to keep away crowds, where could pick up infection. Wore surgical mask sometimes. Keep your chin up sweetheart, stay positive, don't fear it, embrace it and just go with the flow. You are NOT alone as you will find out on your journey. Hope I have been of some help to you xx
hope it's ok to join this thread, I'm 48 and have been diagnosed with breast cancer after I went to the doctor embarrassed by what I though was an underarm cyst. I'm in total shock and am due to be told the type and grade on Friday. I'm so scared I can barely function I have a whole variety of aches, tingling, dry mouth..... None of this before so it's probably all fear but seem to have convinced myself I'm going to get the worst prognosis. I have to have a full body scan tomorrow which I presume is to look if it's anywhere else? Did anyone else have this? I have never been this frightened in my life. Any information would be really appreciated.
