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Need some advice on getting started
I have only recently be diagnosed, last Friday in fact. I see my surgeon tomorrow. A couple of weeks ago my housemate and I decided to join the local gym and try to get fitter, stronger and lose some weight (or a lot of weight). Then I got that phone call. Right now I am feeling overwhelmed by all this and not sure what to…
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This is me
Hi im 36 years old just recently found out i have breast cancer once again after having it ten years ago on the same breast will be getting a masectomy done followed by treatment absolutely terrified and scared wanted to know if anybody is the same boat? Really need support from people that understand what im going through…
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I feel like a fraud...
I was diagnosed on Friday with an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast. I am in shock. It is small and they have found it early which is all positive. But why do I feel so bad and scared. I feel like I am being told that it is small, it will be dealt with quickly, most women survive, I've got nothing to worry…
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Hello all
Hello everyone i am new to the forum and newly diagnosed with breast cancer and am looking at people i can talk to that are going through the same thing as I am. I have lots of decisions to make as to what will be best for me. I have been told that I will have the operation to take out the breast cancer and have some lymph…
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Oncologist appointment
Hi all hope you ladies are doing ok. I have to go to see my oncologist tomorrow just to talk to them and find out some things i did not think i had to do that till i had my surgery and thought i would see them after the surgery and after i healed but they said no i have to go see them and talk to them. But one think i will…
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Telling The Family
How do i start how do i sit my kids down and tell them am sick i dont look it but i am i have all my scans on film and disc should i show them and explain everything to them am still numb myself only finding out on tuesday
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Newly diagnosed
Wow this is harder to type than i thought, I was delivered that dreaded news last Monday the 22/2 that i have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, as you all can imagine my head is spinning, although after 2 mammogram, 2 ultrasounds and a biopsy my inner gut instincts told me this was going to be the result, but nothing prepares you…
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New to Breast Cancer
Hi, i am Keirson a 39 year old mother of 2 amazing kids, married to the love of my life and a busy business owner. I was diagnosed with Her2+ grade 3 breast cancer in October last year, i had a lumpectomy and 6 lymph nodes as well as a part of my thyroid removed in December. my beautiful hero, my Dad lost his battle with…
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Its all so new
I'v just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I'm not really sure how I feel. I found out because of an abnormality at my first screening mammogram. When they called me back to have more checks somehow I knew I was going to get the answer I did. The first few days I was really positive but now, a week later, I'm getting…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi all What a shock when I got called back after a routine mammogram, I had to go to Nambour where they did an ultrasound & 2 core biopsies, they told me I would have a good idea before going home if it was cancer. There in the waiting room other ladies had their names called for results, but when my name was called the DR…
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NEWLY DIAGNOSED
Hi all What a shock when I got called back after a routine mammogram, I had to go to Nambour where they did an ultrasound & 2 core biopsies, they told me I would have a good idea before going home if it was cancer. There in the waiting room other ladies had their names called for results, but when my name was called the DR…
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For all you new and old girls
Hi all I think its important to celebrate good and tell you this week was my fourth year of clear mamo and ultrasound. Its nice to show others who may be at the beginning that we do live and go on, not always as normal but we have a damn good go. Its now 8 weeks since I resigned from my job as unluckily for me I am dealing…
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My Dream fading
I have recently been been told I have breast cancer in my left breast. I was hard to process the news, I clinged on to my daughters had as the tears fell. The first thought was I will not be there for my child and grand children. I will not fufill my childhood dream to visit and sing in Nashville USA. My dream was…
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Post surgery
Well it didn't really hit me until I was being admitted and a lovey nurse in a hot pink blouse said hi I'm Kim your beast care nurse. A blur later I'm sitting up the day after surgery enjoying a cup of tea (sort of ) the anesthetic knocked me around and I had a rough day yesterday. I remember crying in recovery as the…
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Total newbie and totally scared.
11 Jan..... I was diagnosed Nov 17, 2015 and a mastectomy a week later and on Jan 7th started my first chemo - Docetaxel & Cyclophosphamide. Nasty, nasty stuff. Five days since the first chemo - I can honestly say I've felt better! Loss of taste (crying), nausea, diarrhoea (oh joy) as well as aching bones/muscles, unable…