[@Bettybooby]‍ Hi Betty, I’m so sorry to read of your diagnosis, it must have been a dreadful shock. I was diagnosed with it the week before Christmas, I felt like the consultant was talking to someone else, it was a very weird experience, then it hit me like a train a wee while later. We all struggle in one way or another I’m sure, though of course I can only speak for myself. I’ve had surgery, and am now part way through chemo, I thought I wouldn’t cope, but you will be utterly amazed as the weeks and months go on, by the resilience and strength your mind and body provide you with, you’ve got this Betty, and you WILL get through it as sure as today is Saturday. What I would do in your shoes is search your particular type of cancer by going on to cancer chat and putting in the name of it (mine being invasive ductal carcinoma Her2 cancer), it will lead you to other ladies (or men, although it is much rarer in men they do get certain types of breast cancer), you will be able to read about their treatment paths and join in with chat, get helpful tips etc, there are so many different types of breast cancer, it is best just to stick with what is relevant to you and your type of cancer, or it can be a bit overwhelming. I wish you all the very best moving forwards, there will be brighter days ahead again, as you gain acceptance and start to progress through the treatment. We are lucky to be living in the present day where breast cancer treatment has moved on astonishingly, and the prognosis has never been better for us. Sending you a big hug. If there’s anything you want to know just put in the @ icon and the posters name and they will get an email alert, there are some truly inspirational, kind and lovely people here Betty, they were here for me, and they’ll be here for you too - Including me. Lyn. XX

[@yorkiegal]‍ 

Thank you so much for taking the time to send that. I was so anxious last night and just sent that message in a complete panic. Feeling a little bit better this morning and I can't tell you how much your message has helped! I'm going to keep reading it when I feel panicky! I am freaking out about chemo etc but haven't started yet and hearing from someone who is at that stage helps so so much. I really hope you're doing ok and thanks so much again for your positive post!xx

[@yorkiegal]‍ 

Thank you so much for taking the time to send that. I was so anxious last night and just sent that message in a complete panic. Feeling a little bit better this morning and I can't tell you how much your message has helped! I'm going to keep reading it when I feel panicky! I am freaking out about chemo etc but haven't started yet and hearing from someone who is at that stage helps so so much. I really hope you're doing ok and thanks so much again for your positive post!xx

[@Bettybooby]‍ Hi, you’re welcome. You see, someone else has joined you already! I have chemo 3 of 6 this coming week, yes the side effects aren’t a picninc, but the chemo unit will give you meds for anti nausea etc at each visit to make life much easier. Take things a day at a time, it’s less scary that way, enjoy spending the time with your son, do things that make you happy, like going for a walk or to the park or whatever. So, you’re off and running on “cancer chat” and now it’s less scary and will remain so............see, you've got this Betty! Lyn. XX