Hi Sookie,

Welcome to the forum.

So many of us have felt exactly that way when first diagnosed with some sort of cancer, so you're definitely in the right place :-)

If you have any specific questions just post with a subject along the lines of "breast cancer does anyone know about ..." and someone with relevant and recent experience is sure to answer. 

Best wishes

Dave

Hi, I have invasive ductal breast cancer and a bit further down the line than you. The scans, biopsies and tests will all give the expert breast cancer team the knowlege that they will give the best treatment and support for you. Its one step at a time and it does get easier once you know the treatment you will have. Its natural to feel scared and anxious, but you are not alone.

Sending you love and positive thoughts,

Annx

Thanks for your reply Ann. I am due to get my treatment plan on Tuesday, it should have been Wednesday last week only they had to do another biopsy based on another mass being found on the MRI. 

Knowledge is the key. I feel much better knowing what the next step is. 4 out of my 5 family have been affected by cancer in different ways so I think that is especially where my fears come from.

I am struggling with the vulnerability of it. Usually I am the care giver. 

Once I have the plan I can get my head around the next stage.  Sending hugs to you x

Thank you for your reply Dave, there really is no text book that prepares you for this is there?

It's nice that there are so many people that can relate even if that's because unfortunately they are affected too.

I have experienced my two brothers and my mum all going through it and I honestly thought that was hard enough. 

It truly feels like I have no control over what has decided to take residence inside me. 

I try to use humour and sarcasm to get through, on the outside anyways. 

But on the inside I feel very vulnerable and lost waiting for the next steps.

Best wishes for you too x