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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  • Hi

    I'm sorry to hear your story. I've been there I know exactly how you are feeling. In December 2020 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm 34, with no history of cancer in the family. I couldn't believe it when they told me. I felt horrendous for the first few days, constantly googling breast cancer, constantly reading posts, and you just cry. You don't quite believe it's happening. The waiting for the results, the waiting for the surgery will be the toughest, but I promise you once you start the treatment you will feel better. People said that to me and at that point I didn't believe them but honestly you will. Trust in your breast nurse and the team, they will help and they are amazing at what they do. I've now had surgery and I'm scared of everything including needles, but you get on with it and you get through it. I've just finished radiotherapy and now I'm starting hormone therapy. 
     

    My advice is don't google, if you want to read get a book, that certainly helped me. Listen to Chrissie there is plenty of living on after diagnosis. Take one day at a time. You will soon be able to sleep, it's just all really raw at the moment. 
     

    Sending you a cuddle xx

  • Hey [@MissThomas1988]‍ im just checking in to see how you are and how you are feeling now? I hope the anxiety has eased alittle for you and you've been able to get alittle more sleep. 
     

     Xx 

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