Up all night

I'm 32 years old with no family history and this week, I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I still can't believe those words are describing me; I never once imagined this happening. 
I received the diagnosis on Wednesday and am currently waiting for an mri appointment to determine what surgery and/or treatment is required. 
Right now it's 04:30 and I haven't slept at all. I feel completely numb and just so devastated. 

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  • I'm so sorry you have found yourself on here and being diagnosed with breast cancer. I too had been and I am coming up to a year since diagnosis. Like the other lovely ladies on here have said, it is a huge shock, I felt the same disbelief and absolute terror. My brain thinking of the worst things imaginable. I still can't believe those words were said to me either even though I've had my surgery and radiotherapy and have to take tamoxifen but it is all doable. I googled incessantly but it didn't really help, have faith in the breast care team they work wonders.

    wishing you all the very best & everyone on here is so kind & often around even in the middle of the night.

    Best wishes x

  • Thank you [@123nelly]‍

    'doable' is a word I can really resonate with today. I am trying to be very positive and my family are definitely encouraging this. But for me it's really important that I am realistic, whatever happens, I know it isn't going to be easy but I will have to do it and I will manage. 
     

    I'm very grateful to hear from people like yourself who have been there, that means the world! Tamoxifen is a new word for me...but I won't google it...promise!! X

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  • Thank you [@123nelly]‍

    'doable' is a word I can really resonate with today. I am trying to be very positive and my family are definitely encouraging this. But for me it's really important that I am realistic, whatever happens, I know it isn't going to be easy but I will have to do it and I will manage. 
     

    I'm very grateful to hear from people like yourself who have been there, that means the world! Tamoxifen is a new word for me...but I won't google it...promise!! X

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