Just diagnosed

Hi Suzie, will start with a big hug.

 I was diagnosied February 2011, I have had 2 lots of surgery, six rounds of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation, now on hormone tablets for the next 5 years and through it all this network has kept me sane, there is always someone on here who can answer any of your questions - even those you think are dumb... found out long ago even my dumb questions someone can anwer.

You have joined a club that none of us really wanted to join but with the support of all that love you and the amazing women on this site you will get through it,

Stay strong and know we are all hear to lean on whenever we are needed.

Love Sandy

Wow what can i say that hasnt already been said , i am glad you got online as we will all be here to help you and support you, but i am sorry this is the club you had to join, but there is a llight at the end of the tunnel i know some tunnels have a few more bends than others but any time you want a shoulder or have a question or just want to feel sorry for yourself we are here , we have all been there where you are now, and   not a day goes by that we dont remember. love to you and hugs we are all holding your hand girl.

made a mistake sorry! it was june that i received my diagnosis! my memory has been shocking since this thing happened! hoping its just a result of the stress!

hiya! my first was a few weeks ago! what a horrible experience that was! didnt know my boob could reach or twist like that! as for the self-pity, you are not alone there! its an emotional rollercoaster ride!! i have found myself many times laughing and crying all at the same time! just try and keep your sense of humour: it will help... and let yourself feel whatever you need too.... its your right and its really okay! xxx

Where do you live ?Maybe one us can recommend a surgeon. You usually can get in to see a surgeon quite quickly -they make room for urgent cases. Your GP can ring the surgeon and get you in.Unless,ofcourse,you live out in the sticks.Don't worry that it's anything you've done or not done -cancer doesn't discriminate.You can be the healthiest woman with no bc family history and still cop it. It'll do your head in trying to figure out how you got it. Stay busy,clean out cupboards etc and have a little drink to calm the nerves.We are here if you need us.

                               Tonya xx

Hi Sharon

Everything you say is true for me too.  I don't know anything yet.  All the Doctor said to me over the phone was best case scenaria surgery and radiation, worst case - surgery, radiation and chemo.  She said need to know whether it has spread which means testing lymph nodes and brain scan.  Whatever she said after that went undetected in my brain - I know she talked for about 10 minutes after that but nothing registered.  I don't even have a surgeon!  I am a mess.  I wish I hadn't told my family because they are coping worse than me.   Happy to learn anything I can from you lovely ladies.

Regards

Sue

Wow, surgery yesterday!  Congratulations, I am so happy for you that they got it all.  Yesterday when I received the news I went on Google - that lasted for 5 minutes - you are right - it scared the shit out of me too.  I am not usually the kind of person who feels sorry for themselves -  I usually toughen up quickly.  At the moment I am wallowing in self pity but I am sure that will turn around.  Can I ask you if you had regular mamograms?  I haven't had one for 6 years and I am hitting myself over the head with that.  Once again, I am so happy for you that they got it all.  Good on you.....

Regards

Sue

Hi Kylie

Thank you.  I was wondering how long it would be before I saw a surgeon.  Don't think I can last that long.  I am still in shock.  Last night I kept waking up weeping.  I feel weak and pathetic.  I have always been strong but this has rocked my world.  Keep blaming myself - it must have been something I have done.  I don't think I will be able to relax until I know whether it is isolated in the breast.  Wish me luck...

Regards

Suzie

Hi Cheryl.  Yes, I have already buried myself.  No-one should find out they have cancer on Friday afternoon at 5.30pm.  I don't even have a surgeon yet, just a GP.  I don't know how long I have to wait to see a surgeon.  I am totally in the dark - don't know the process - I am sure I will have to have lots more tests, including a brain scan?  Very scary stuff. 

Regards

Suzie