Hello Princessleia,

sorry to hear you are joining this site because of breast cancer. It's a trauma  that you could truly do without. 

So many people on this site will totally 'get' where you are at. So many of us have been there. No, it's not easy and our minds are capable of taking us to harsh dark places. 
 

I just wanted to say to you getting the medical intervention helps enormously. An oncologist will explain what's happening, where you are and what can be done. The really excellent news in your case is a doctor has said it's treatable and you will survive. Hold onto that because those things are not said to patients lightly. It's treatable. You will survive.

I can see why you might be extra frightened with the family history of course. Your experience of cancer has been up close and real. Whilst that's bound to have an affect on you of course the doctor is saying your cancer has been caught early enough for the treatment to be effective. Cancer is a long way from being a death sentence these days. Partly because people like you run/walk do extraordinary things to raise money for research. 
 

Wishing you good luck tomorrow.  Hold close to family and friends. Speak how you feel. Ask questions (even the ones you think sound mad. No one minds) 
 

You will get through this. You will manage. It's not an easy road but it's one that millions have trodden before you. Treatment has improved so much. Go well. 
 

Kebbs x 

Thank you for your reply it means a lot to me. I will update tomorrow when I know more. X

Hi I have been trying to get back on here but the website seemed to be down. I had a mammogram, ultrasound and a biopsy. They confirmed it was breast cancer, but it was treatable. I am just waiting for the results of the biopsy to see how they will treat it. I'm expecting at least a lumpectomy, and maybe chemo but I don't know yet. I can cope with the physical side of this (the staff were so lovely) but mentally I am really struggling.

Hi Princessleia

Sorry to hear you are going through this.

I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer two weeks ago .I am in a calmer place now I know a plan of action.Although people say don't google I have found doing proper research on the type of breast cancer I have has stopped the continous questions in my head about what will happen and also take charge of your own decisions.

The professionals didn't offer much information but confirmed what I had learnt myself so I felt more empowered.

I am on a low dose of citralapram anyway , and glad i am .You could ask your doctor to look at your anxiety meds if you think it will help, but you may feel calmer once you have a treatment plan.

Here if you need to off load x

Hi

I know what you mean . I have mine own business which is being sold but I have to do bits of work and really struggling to concentrate. Just had a brang with another car so thinking I might have to not drive until I can concentrate better! 
I am trying to go for walks everyday which helps/ it is hard when everyone says stay positive because I think you also have to be realistic. Oncologist said I will probably need chemotherapy and radiotherapy after my mastectomy so I know it's going to be a long slog.

Hope you're day has got a bit better x

Hi 

How are you doing ? Have you been able to exercise at all ? 

xx

Hi thanks for checking in on me :happy: I am struggling a bit waiting to find out what the treatment will be (another week yet to my appointment) but yes I have been exercising a lot. I went for a giant walk with my husband and my dog last night, and I just finished doing some weights in my front room! I am worried about swimming though, and I feel annoyed that it doesn't seem safe for me to do it :( I feel like I am losing everything as I may have to suspend the course I was doing as well x

That's annoying about your course , but you don't wat to put yourself under too much pressure.

Yes I havce been for a long walk too, we live at the seafront and it was a lovely day today.

Waiting is the worst , got my pre op assessment tomorrow , just trying to be really careful about covid now.

x 

Oh it's lovely that you live by the sea! I grew up not far from the coast so that is something I am thinking about! I hope your pre op assessment goes well please let me know x