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Emm
Emm Member Posts: 7
edited November 2014 in Day to day
So this journey has just started. Never been so scared. Who would thought at 25 anything like this could happen. Going to take a while to understand that ! But I'm grateful for my friends and the fact I got it early !

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  • Tink
    Tink Member Posts: 60 ✭
    edited March 2015

    Hi Emm

    I too thought it would ever happen to me.  I also thought at 47 I was too young so it just goes to show doesn't it??  I'm halfway through my treatment after having being diagnosed in August quickly followed by a mastectomy and 15 lymph nodes being removed.  Stay positive as your attitude to all this really helps.  There will be down days - I've had many, but the support of family, friends and this website really does help!

    Sending hugs

    Tink

  • Jess_BCNA
    Jess_BCNA Member Posts: 474
    edited March 2015

    Hi Emm, My name is Jess from BCNA. I just thought i would jump in to say hello and also to give you the link of the young women online support group that Julia44 mentioned above. This is the link: http://www.bcna.org.au/group/5157. (~ thanks Julia44 :-)

    Should you need any help in the online nework ~ please feel free to give me a shout :-)

    Jess x   

  • LadyDemon
    LadyDemon Member Posts: 13
    edited March 2015
    Dear Emm, I have sorry to hear of your diagnosis. This is the best place to touch base a lot of the ladies on hear can sympathise and help along your journey.
    I myself was diagnosed at the end of August. Two ops in Sept and have just recently gone through my first chemo. It is certainly tough trying to get your head around so much information. I decided to take each stage as it happened. I could not deal with the big picture all at once.
    Stay positive as this the best thing that you can do for yourself and your family. We are here for you anytime.
    Regards Jackie
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Hey Tink
    thank you so much for your word's of encouragement. It's good to know you all know a bit of how I'm feeling.
    Thank you
    Em
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Thank you heaps for the info Julia :)
  • Sezzy
    Sezzy Member Posts: 13 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Hey Emm, so sorry you have had to jump on this roller coaster of breast cancer. It certainly has it's ups and downs! I have recently started my journey as well, diagnosed in early august. I have also had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance and will have my second chemo next Monday . Surround yourself by positive people and good advice from some breast care nurses. I found they gave me great perspective, which really helps. One day at a time! You will get through!
    Sarah xx
  • Sezzy
    Sezzy Member Posts: 13 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Hey Emm, so sorry you have had to jump on this roller coaster of breast cancer. It certainly has it's ups and downs! I have recently started my journey as well, diagnosed in early august. I have also had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance and will have my second chemo next Monday . Surround yourself by positive people and good advice from some breast care nurses. I found they gave me great perspective, which really helps. One day at a time! You will get through!
    Sarah xx
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Thanks do much Jess I have requested to join it :)
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Hi Jane
    Thank you. That's so awesome you are better. I'm looking forward to that day. I'm based in Perth. I might send u a pm if that's okay in next few days have a few questions
    Thank you
    Em
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Hi Jackie
    Thanks for your reply. Yes that's good advice I've been thinking way to far ahead and scaring myself a bit
    Thank you
    Em
  • Emm
    Emm Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Thanks so much Sarah. It's all just overwhelming and scarey. No one should ever have to experience this.
    Hope your chemo is going well x
  • Girlfriday
    Girlfriday Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2015
    Hi Em, am sorry to hear about your diagnosis ... It is shocking times for you right now. Never have the words step at a time been so true ... Stay strong and focused on vibrant good health. I am a year down the track and look back at the whole emotional roller coaster that was, but it is do-able believe in yourself. In reflection I am grateful for the way this disease has strengthened my resolve and deepened my character for me. It's true it is an awful journey but not one without silver linings yet to be discovered... Be well Lx
  • louiseg
    louiseg Member Posts: 412 ✭
    edited March 2015

    I'm in Perth too Emm.  I was diagnosed the first time at 35 and then again at 42.  I'm 46 now (nearly 47) and finished all of my treatment except for Tamoxifen.

    It is very overwhelming when you are first diagnosed.....really hard to get your head around!

    As others have said, take one day at a time

    Louise x

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