New Diagnosis Shock - metastatic breast cancer

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allyjay · Answer

Hi there Sally...I'm so sorry you've had to join our group...such shitty entry requirements for sure, but welcome. The waiting part is the worst, as you wait for all the scans and whatnot to be done and reported on. Once you've seen your oncologist and a Sally Specific Plan is drawn up, you'll probably feel a little more that things are happening. I'm sure others will hop onto the thread with their welcomes, suggestions and comments, but I thought I'd just say "Hi" in the meantime. Big hug...Ally.

cath62 · Answer

Hi @SallyJ, what a shock. It is so stressful at the beginning of all this but as @AllyJay&nbsp; said things will feel s bit better with a plan in place. It's never a great time to get this news but Christmas is particularly hard.Do you have support? It helps to bring someone to appointments. I found that with the stress of it all sometimes I would not hear some things as I was still processing the last thing the medical person said. It helped me to have my husband attend my appointments with me.&nbsp;Write all your questions down and remember none of them are stupid. Just on that we here are all happy to help and talk about anything really.Stay as healthy as you can. Good food and a little exercise if you are up to it during treatment. It really does help with all the fatigue that treatment gives.Most of all put yourself first. If there is one time in your life to do this it is now. Forget everyone else. Take offers to cook, clean or whatever it is that you need.&nbsp;Sending you lots of love and a very big virtual hug 💐

julez1958 · Answer

Hi @SallyJ Whilst it’s never a good time to get such news it’s especially awful just before Xmas - I agree with the comment above , this is a time to put yourself first , it is a bit of a whirlwind following the finding of a lump or other symptom , tests , tests and more tests , then bam, surgery, chemo , radiotherapy ( not necessarily all , and not necessarily in that order).Once you have a plan from your team you will feel a lot more settled .This is an excellent organisation , the aim when it was set up was that no woman should have to deal with a diagnosis of breast cancer alone. The website has a lot of very useful stuff ( much safer than “ Dr Google”) and this forum is a great resource , because we have all been there one way or another we all “ get it” in a way others don’t, no matter how much they care.Take care 🌺

arn_007 · Answer

Hi @SallyJ How are you holding up?&nbsp; Is there a bit of a plan going forwards or still early days?

sallyj · Answer

Thank you for asking :) I am doing well the team around me is so caring and thoughtful&nbsp;I have positive friends and family.Also treatment plan mapped out now we know what we’re looking at with HER2 + as well as ER + and I spoke with a surgeon last week&nbsp;It’s good having a plan&nbsp;Sallytake care everyone&nbsp;thinking of you all&nbsp;

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