NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Hi Margie, I am sorry you find yourself here but so glad you decided to join this forum. It isn't easy when you are first diagnosed. The early days can seem like a roller coaster as you wait for surgery, then the results, then for a decision on your treatment plan going forward. Like you I had no family history, I'm 47, have a husband of 28 years and 3 kids 22, 19 and 17. I am so grateful for their love and support which has really helped me get through the last six months of treatment. But equally the women on here have been such a fantastic support to me since I was diagnosed last October because they just 'get it' . We are all unfortunately going through having breast cancer together and to be able to reach out to others who truly understand what I am going through, my fears, my joy, just how I am feeling in general, has made things much easier. It must be hard having to now be the patient instead of the nurse. I hope you will come on here for any questions about what others are experiencing, tips or just to vent. We're here for you.

I wish you all the very best with your surgery. Let us know how it goes.

Sending you hugs, Nadine