Day 1 of cancer

Hi Lisally The best advice I got from a lady that I worked with that had breast cancer 7 years ago is don't get ahead of the process ....it did not make sense at the time but as soon as you are told you have cancer your mind goes crazy and all you want to know is that you will be ok and no-one can give you that assurance as there are so many tests and procedures to go through...I found my GP was good but the real answers I got from the surgeon and by the way my breast screen report was not quite right and the more information you receive the picture will get clearer there is a lot of help and information out there and it is ok to feel fragile and confused, it does get clearer...big hugs your way and i hope you get information and advice from your surgeon quickly...Elizebeth xxooxx

Hi Lisally The best advice I got from a lady that I worked with that had breast cancer 7 years ago is don't get ahead of the process ....it did not make sense at the time but as soon as you are told you have cancer your mind goes crazy and all you want to know is that you will be ok and no-one can give you that assurance as there are so many tests and procedures to go through...I found my GP was good but the real answers I got from the surgeon and by the way my breast screen report was not quite right and the more information you receive the picture will get clearer there is a lot of help and information out there and it is ok to feel fragile and confused, it does get clearer...big hugs your way and i hope you get information and advice from your surgeon quickly...Elizebeth xxooxx

Hi Lisally,

I'm at the beginning of my journey too; 2 weeks since diagnosis of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and my surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday.

The advice I have right now is One Step At a Time - don't think too far ahead.  Your focus right now should be getting in to see a surgeon in the next week or so and finding out exactly what you're facing (knowledge is power BUT try not to be like me and google the hell out of everything, it will just freak you out).

Today will be a blur, there'll be a myriad of emotions.  Reach out to anyone and everyone in your support network (which will end up including many "strangers", like the pretty incredible women on here, and will be huge).  There's no "right" way to feel.

Put your head down and focus on the next step you're taking, even when I'm running (which I bloody hate) I find it so much more doable than looking to the horizon for the elusive finish line.

Good luck, you will find LOTS of information, support and encouragement here.

Jules x