Is this really happening? When do I wake up?

Hi Nadine

Just wanted to welcome you to the site,  very supportive and helpful.  The ladies have pretty much covered everything.  Stay strong,  lean on your support people.  All the best Sonya xx

Hi Nadia,

Welcome to the network.  Just wanted to say hi and send a hug. All the other women have covered everything I wanted to say in their previous comments.  The early days are a blur.  I hope you've ordered the my journey kit from Bcna. It has a lot of info about questions to ask specialists and workplace info. Glad to hear you have a support person in your workplace. Time off work, exercise and yoga has been the key to my recovery. (I'm finishing radiotherapy next week after mastectomy and chemo) Expect many up and down days, but you can do this. One day at a time.

Karen xx

I'm plodding along ?? still taking one step at a time, I will get thru this!

your doing great! Xx

Hey Nadi it's a crap road please be assured that this site is very good look I was very shocked I still can't believe it but I've done lumpectomy mastectomy expansion and 4 Red Devils now 3 months of taxol chemo 3 months of radio then whatever all my love I've met many people on this site they give us strength please keep sharing your not alone and that's what bc does it isolates but there is so many survivors in your darkest days share share share xxxx 

Thanks Tracey. After I read your post I contacted a friend and asked her to be my support person for my meeting not with the doctor but with HR at work tomorrow. I feel so much better now that I don't have to think of a tonne of questions on my own. It actually felt good and reassuring reaching out like that so thanks for the suggestion. I am glad that hubby is coming home early to meet the surgeon with me next week. Thanks for the cuddle!!!

OMGosh Flutter what a load of things to deal with. Hope all is well with you. Nadine

Thanks Rowdy, After you suggestion I started a diary today to keep track. Just organising things in this way makes me feel a little bit in control. Cheers Nadine

Thanks Doll. All these stories are helping me to be really positive. I went back to work today after having 2 days off for more tests and I felt really positive after reading stories of the ladies here. First thing I did when I sat down was to convince my workplace have a breast cancer awareness morning tea. I am feeling a lot more positive thanks to all these comments and encouragement I have received. Thank you for reaching out and good luck with your treatment. Nadine

Hi Nadine,

Is this really happening? When do I wake up? is a sentiment I read here often.  I'm sorry that you have to go through this.  I have found it reassuring to read other peoples stories and I hope you do too.  Such strong capable women.  It is 14 weeks since my diagnosis.  Like you I didn't think I could do it. First the surgery, then when i was told i would need chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and targeted therapy with herceptin.  But I got through the mastectomy and reconstruction and 3 cycles of chemo so far.  Getting easier each time (mostly due I think to exercise- there is evidence that  exercise can help with the side effects of chemo but that's another post). Sometimes I still doubt whether I can get through this but then as the others have said take one day at a time.  Be kind to yourself, accept help and support and ask lots of questions.  Doll

Hi Nadi, what an awful week for you. Time to stop, take a deep breath, cuddle your husband and family, and take time to discuss how you are all feeling. It is a big whirlwind when you get a diagnosis, and it's particularly bigger pressure with your father in laws passing. Take it 1 day at a time, 1 appointment at a time. I used to write all my questions down on a notepad to take into each appointment. Did this, as I could refer back to my notes when not so overwhelmed by all the goings on during your appointments and treatments. Take a support person with you, as they may hear something that you miss, and can be there for you if you are teary. Sending you a big cuddle, and wishing you all the best for your surgery, Trace ??????