Hi Ebby008

How are you doing?

I was just diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma which they found in the 2 lymph nodes they tested. I still have a  couple more tests but have been told I will have chemotherapy first and after that either a lumpectomy or mastectomy depending on how the chemotherapy goes.

It's a lot to take in x 

I'm so sorry to hear of your results, I cannot imagine the shock your feeling. 

You will be ok, you have options and doctors are amazing!

We are all here if you need to talk it through xx

Hi Harker1

Sorry for not replying sooner, but it's been a rough couple of days.

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It is definitely a lot to take in. I am at work today and am trying to concetrate but my mind is all over the place.

How have you been doing?

Xx

Hi,

Thank you that's kind.

I am feeling very overwhelmed and not sure how I am going to hold it together for my 2 daughter's (3 and 1) they are picking up that something is wrong and it's breaking my heart already.

I don't know what to do or say. people keep asking me how I am and how I am feeling and I can't talk about it becuase I know that I am going to fall apart and i can't fall apart because my little girls need their mum and I don't know what I am going to do.

I haven't even begun to process how I am feeling about it. myu whole body feels numb. I feel sick and scared. Terrified would probably be an easier way to describe it.

xxx

Kids are so intuitive! They will be picking up on your stress.

I have seen there are a few good books to read to them, help explain what's happening to mummy.

Talking helps but I know it can be hard to say things outloud, this forum is so so helpful when you need to talk, the other people on here know how you feel and can help you process this news.

Take good care of yourself lass xx