Feeling stressed and anxious.

Flightie1983
Flightie1983 Member Posts: 3
edited June 2015 in Health and wellbeing

My mum have been diagnosed with high grade pre invasive breast cancer just this week.

The specialist was so sure it won't have spread and at start thought all was benign. Then did biopsys and came back as high grade pre- invasive cancer.

Im scared when they operate in next few weeks they will find more. I can stop thinking the worst and I want this to be a dream.

I don't want to be without my mum.

I want to start to relax and have less anxiety. Trust the doctors and be positive.

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  • Louise Macgregor
    Louise Macgregor Member Posts: 54 ✭
    edited June 2015

    Hi

    I also had a non invasive DCIS in Dec 2013 after a routine yearly mammogram. Before biopsy they thought it was probably nothing, but pathology showed non invasive high grade DCIS. It was very small and fortunately all came out in the biopsy. A lumpectomy showed no further cancer at all. Hopefully that will be the same sort of scenario for your Mum. It's easy to say and it's hard not to worry, but try not to jump the gun. Just take one step at a time, if she's got good specialists and surgeons around her then she will be in good hands and they know what they're doing. If they are saying it is non invasive then that is good news as it must be incapsulated which is good. Hope all goes well with her surgery, keep us all posted. Try not to worry.

    Louise Macgregor xx

  • Jess_BCNA
    Jess_BCNA Member Posts: 474
    edited July 2015

    Hi Flightie1983, My name is Jess and i help to look after the online network for BCNA.

    I just wanted to jump in to say hello, It sounds like you are going through a pretty tough time, and  It is not uncommon for feelings of stress and anxiety to come up when your loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer. I think you're taking the right steps in reaching out and asking for some support.

    Can I suggest maybe giving Cancer Council Helpline a call on 13 11 20 (it's free). They have a confidential telephone information and support line and anyone can call including family and friends. They have specially trained staff who can answer your questions about your Mum's cancer and treatment and can offer emotional or practical support for you both.

    And you also might like to also have a look at BeyondBlue to get some advice, tips and support that may help http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

    We also have some information on our website about breast cancer along with some booklets, fact sheets,and kits which may also be useful for your mum and are available online to have a look at and to order on 1800 500 258.

    If you need help within the online network or connecting with others, please just let me know.

    ~ Jess

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