Just diagnosed stage 1 - feeling scared
Hi all Three weeks ago I was in the shower and noticed a lump. I'm not a lumpy breast person so I realised straight away. It was tender also. So I booked a mammogram through breast screen and saw ...
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Hello Tweezer - you are not alone :) Every one of us in this forum understands how you feel and has experienced their world dropping to their feet with diagnosis. I am so glad you have joined early. All the information and support you will receive here will really help you prepare for surgery and treatment. Yes, you will find things start moving fast (like a crazy bus you can't get off) but you know what? Despite the bumps in the road, that bus ride is taking us closer every day to being cancer free!
I found it helped to make notes of all the questions I thought of, no matter how silly. Otherwise, I would go to an appointment and become overwhelmed with all the information and forget to ask some things. Please take someone with you too as we don't always take everything in when feeling anxious.
Telling our mother seems to be hard for all of us. I told my my that I had a breast screen call back and they had done a biopsy. I knew in my heart it was cancer so told her that I didn't think it would be good news. When my diagnosis came back, I found it easier to "confirm" the result.
I ended up with 2 copies of My Journey and the Guide for Women with Early Breast Cancer. Giving one of these to mum gave her the opportunity to read and absorb in her own time. She just wanted to be there for me as I am sure your mother will.
You will feel better when you have a plan of action Tweezer. Let us know how you are doing but in the meantime everyone on this forum is here to support you. Sending a hug and best wishes, Jane x
I found it helped to make notes of all the questions I thought of, no matter how silly. Otherwise, I would go to an appointment and become overwhelmed with all the information and forget to ask some things. Please take someone with you too as we don't always take everything in when feeling anxious.
Telling our mother seems to be hard for all of us. I told my my that I had a breast screen call back and they had done a biopsy. I knew in my heart it was cancer so told her that I didn't think it would be good news. When my diagnosis came back, I found it easier to "confirm" the result.
I ended up with 2 copies of My Journey and the Guide for Women with Early Breast Cancer. Giving one of these to mum gave her the opportunity to read and absorb in her own time. She just wanted to be there for me as I am sure your mother will.
You will feel better when you have a plan of action Tweezer. Let us know how you are doing but in the meantime everyone on this forum is here to support you. Sending a hug and best wishes, Jane x