Newly diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer

hi 

anyone out there ? I feel so alone right now 

diagnosed last week with stage 1 BC after routine mammogram- how can I feel so well yet have this in me ? 

I realise stage 1 is early, I am lucky etc etc but right now I don’t feel it

Family being ultra positive whilst I am falling apart inside 

so feel like I can’t scream and cry like I want to!

anyone else feel like this 

  • So sorry you have a longer wait X14 - are you young and that’s why they are being careful ?

    irs crap isn’t it bother words ...xx

  • lol we’ll have an amazing time - we just had a long weekend in Marbella and it was amazing, really picked me up so trying to hold onto that feeling ! 

    Yes hopefully all done by Xmas but they say the few weeks after are the worst so who knows ! Xx

  • We can be waited on hand and foot by our nearest and dearest and maybe have a quiet Christmas but then have a fantabulous Easter as we will hopefully feeling tons more lively!!! 

    Hows the tablets going? 

    xxx

  • Hi Lovely,

    Why did yours have to go to America? A friend of mine had grade 3 but still only Radiotherapy and tablets so everything crossed for you to be the same....

    i was told last week when I had my tattoos done that can have complimentary massages,reiki,accupuncture at the hospital I’ll be having my Radiotherapy at....I know it’s bloody hard but try and not over think which I know I’m guilty off..... 

    Much love xxx

  • Apparently that’s what here they do the oncotype test. Yes I’m only 34 so they said depending on the oncologist they may do chemo as a precaution. I’m really hoping not but I’ll just have to do what they say. 

     

    Yes looking forward to just relaxing as I have a 7 month old and don’t really get much time to myself. I’m always overthinking things. I currently have had a sore throat and what feels like something there when I swallow which is sending me paranoid. I’m always thinking the worst x

  • Let’s all cross our fingers for you that it will be Radiotherapy and tablets

    I hope you’ll have help with the baby as they certainly keep you on your toes!!! 

    Im like you over think things and then get myself even more worried..... we certainly don’t want to have to go through this ever again...... I think we are deep down all the same fearing and feeling the worst.

    Im in a state over the Radiotherapy as I don’t like being up high and a big machine going round my body but got to do it and get on with it I guess....

    Love xxx

  • Oh X14 that’s so young .. BUT that’s in your side you are young so can fight this all the way ... 

    we are all in the same boat - not knowing is so scary and we are all over thinking every little thing so try and give yourself a break And snuggle that baby of yours ... they grow up so quickly ( mine is same age as you but will always be my baby ..) xx

  • Hi X14 and bunch of lovely ladies 

    I sympathise with you living this and having a little one to look for. Also my life but my son is older. I learnt it is me who should ask for help and don't wait people asking - a therapist had to tell me as I had a dark time- so I did it and worked very well. All the best with this. Is haed been brave! 

    My oncologist has been for some time with the dilemma of chemo or not with me (although we know there is no final response) . There is a useful online tool call PREDICT V2 where you enter details like of age, ER+ and all stuff no names or address etc and it will give you some percentages of chemo, hormone treatments aiding improvement in the long term. In my case (less than 3%) was not significant enough to go for chemo, as all good over 5% higher for 10-15 years shows chemo will boost treatment. It is not so difficult to understand  but it would be good asking your doc if could do it with you to reassure you. Like some of us here, I am on Tamoxifen now (a week ago no side effects yet..)  And awaiting for Radio.

    Yeah, Christmas might look dull in some cases  but we are in good care and I am seeing xmas now more to a time of having quality time with the family  (and in my case, I will take the chance to relax for once and think about me first!

    Be brave lovely people,, we are getting there xx:  

  • Had results from oncotype test, they are recommending chemo. I’m devastated and so worried about what’s next. X

  • Awww sweetheart.

    I am so sorry you must be devastated and worried but I’m sure there are lots of lovely people on here that can give you positive thoughts and answers on this.... you will get through this.... 

    Sending much love and big gentle hugs xxx