Just diagnosed - feeling very lost

Hi Leonie

You've got some great advice from all the other ladies that I've just read through. Just wanted to get in touch and let you know you will be totally FINE! It's so so scary when you first hear the news, but SO many of us have been in your shoes and come out the other side. Just remember that - you probably have some tough times ahead, but you will come out the other side too. 

My cancer diagnosis was nearly 3 years ago now (I was 39, but still young!). I've had a lot of treatment and surgeries and have come out the other side in one piece! Mine was not ductal carcinoma but two lumps, grade 3, 12 positive nodes which scared the hell out of me. I'm BRCA1 (did not know until after I found my cancer) and so after my cancer treatment I had double mastectomy (great new boobs now) and as I've also had my children I also had an oophorectomy. Please tap into the hereditary cancer clinic at your hospital if you haven't yet. They are full of knowledge and will guide you through your decision making process.  

My advice is to listen to your doctors rather than Dr Google.

Get some tools from a good psychologist to help you to deal with things, uncertainty was a big one for me. Relaxation and de-stress techniques are so important.

I am now feeling great and enjoying life again.  You will too

Take care and if you want to get in touch directly, PM me. 

Wish you all the best

Jenny