Is this really happening? When do I wake up?
It has been eight days since I found a lump in my breast and my world has not stopped spinning. My GP (breast cancer survivor herself) was on it so fast. Mammogram, ultrasound, core needle biopsy, bo...
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Hi Nadi
I can totally relate to how you are feeling. I found my lump only 6 weeks ago. Within a week I was diagnosed, within 2 weeks I had had my surgery, a week after that I had my portacath surgery for chemo/herceptin, this week I met my oncologist and have CT, bone and heart scans lined up, and next week I start over 15 months of treatment. It has been an absolute blur and I can barely keep up.
The advice i've been given, that seems to work, is to try and take one day/step at a time. Don't get ahead of yourself. Don't google anything - come to this site or ask your doctor/nurse. Always take someone with you to appointments. Write down your questions. Have faith in your medical team.
Panic attacks are something I have been introduced to through all this too. They are absolutely awful.
I'm so sorry that this is happening to you - especially with everything that is going on in your life. There is never a good time for breast cancer. I have found this site wonderful - it's so good to know that i'm not the only one going through this awful experience and you can almost be guaranteed that someone has asked your questions here before.
Best wishes with everything! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.
Linda xx