Hi Littlerua

I m sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  Yes it's a huge shock I agree but you can get through this with positivity. I was diagnosed in April, just finished my chemo which really was nt as bad as I feared. Now awaiting mastectomy next week, which is the easy part I ve been told. With regards to mask wearing , I ve lived life as normal but just been extra careful and always worn a mask in shops still. Itsnot worth the risk and not enough research done on csncer and covid.  I wish you well , take care

Hello,

I completely know how you feel, I am 38 with two young sons., I went to the referral appointment on my own as Gp said she wasn't concerned. They basically told me then it was breast Cancer when I had ultrasound. I have had a lumpectomy, my results are on the 10th. I am so scared.

I think the it knowing is worse I am imagining all sorts of things. Take each day as it comes. They can treat this we will be ok, 

best wishes Sarah 

Hello Littlerua,

I am so sorry you have had a cancer diagnosis. I am replying because what you have said has chimed so strongly with my experience. I was 67 too and very fit when I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I honestly could not believe it was happening. I ate well, exercised regularly and drank very little. It seemed so harsh when I had always  tried to look after myself. 

Yes it broke me for a while too. It feels like a massive threat on the horizon. Everything seems grey. 
To be perfectly honest I couldn't quite accept it initially. It just didn't fit with who I thought I was! That sounds absolutely mad really but it's true. 

There isn't a magic pill but there IS hope. Once you listen to the medics and realise exactly what they can do to help you,  it all feels much more under control and far more manageable than it feels right now. It's the plan going forward that you need to hear. It is reassuring and does move you on to a better place. It isn't always as you feel now. Truly. 
 

I wish you all the very best. It's a rocky road at times but use this forum. So many lovely people  who really do understand where you are and what you are going through. 
 

Whth regard to Covid I would  protect yourself as much as possible, if for no other reason that getting Covid might delay the treatment you need. 
 

Go well,

Kebbs x x 
 

Hi Littlerua,

A very warm welcome to our forum. 

I am so sorry to hear about yourdiagnosis and how it has made you feel. I agree with all that has been said above, particularly with Kebb. I had a very similar experience with how I felt. All I can say is that this is normal.

You will feel better once you have a treatment plan and can move on to treatment. I am glad to see that you don't have too much longer to wait until you see the oncologist.  I would agree with the others that it certainly doesn't do any harm to take extra precautions to avoid Covid.

You will get back on track. It just takes a while. I have had 2 bouts in the past 12 years and I am still living a busy and a fulfilled life at 72.

Please let us know how you get on. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx