Hi,

I know just how scary that is, having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery a fortnight ago. Once I'd got over 48 hours of fear, I decided that the best thing I could do for myself was not to read google and to remember that if my worst fears turned out to be realised, that so much is now known about breast cancer that the treatments are really good and effective.

Everyone is different and google gives you the worst possible scenarios, most of which will be completely irrelevant to your situation, so leave the googling to others! Believe that the doctors know what they are doing. They do this every day of their lives and know that whatever happens you will get through it and that there will be more support than you could ever have imagined.

I also remembered my Mum who had breast cancer twice, once in her early 40's and again in her early 70's. The second time, she had had Parkinsons for 20 years, but nevertheless, as they wheeled her off down to theatre, she was laughing and flirting with the male nurse. I decided that if she could do it, already very debilitated with Parkinsons, then I could do it too. What an inspiration!

Keep busy and as one of the other posts said, try to be in the here and now and marvel at the sunshine and the bird song. I hope that you get the 1% but if not, remember my Mum and know that with a positive attitude and all the support you can get, you will be fine.

Hi,

I know just how scary that is, having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery a fortnight ago. Once I'd got over 48 hours of fear, I decided that the best thing I could do for myself was not to read google and to remember that if my worst fears turned out to be realised, that so much is now known about breast cancer that the treatments are really good and effective.

Everyone is different and google gives you the worst possible scenarios, most of which will be completely irrelevant to your situation, so leave the googling to others! Believe that the doctors know what they are doing. They do this every day of their lives and know that whatever happens you will get through it and that there will be more support than you could ever have imagined.

I also remembered my Mum who had breast cancer twice, once in her early 40's and again in her early 70's. The second time, she had had Parkinsons for 20 years, but nevertheless, as they wheeled her off down to theatre, she was laughing and flirting with the male nurse. I decided that if she could do it, already very debilitated with Parkinsons, then I could do it too. What an inspiration!

Keep busy and as one of the other posts said, try to be in the here and now and marvel at the sunshine and the bird song. I hope that you get the 1% but if not, remember my Mum and know that with a positive attitude and all the support you can get, you will be fine.