Newly Diagnosed

[Shablah]

Hi All

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It was such a shock I've been having severe flu like symptoms ever since. I'd really like to speak someone face to face about it. I'm in South East London. Does anyone know of any support groups, in my area that I could go to see and speak to someone? Thank you

[Jennymary]

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, if you're in the UK I'd contact Macmillan and/or Breast Cancer Care, sending you good luck wishes, look after yourself xxxx

[Shablah in reply to Jennymary]

Thank you x

[Bagrat]

Breast Cancer Care have a "people like me" service where they put you in touch with someone in a similar situation who has been through treatment. You can email or phone each other. Have you asked breast care nurses what's available locally they usually know. Found this too selbct.org/

[Shablah in reply to Bagrat]

Thank you. I've signed up for it. Thank you for your help

[carolinenailsea]

Hello Shablah, its a terrible shock to get a diagnosis of breast cancer, my heart goes out to you. I hope you have had some joy finding a local group. There may be an information centre based near your local hospital, they are often next to the oncology department. They would possibly be able to help. When you got your diagnosis they should have put you in contact with a breast care nurse who you should be able to talk to. Best of luck with your treatment. Its tough but do-able. Caroline xx

[Shablah in reply to carolinenailsea]

Thank you for replying. Yes they have put me in touch with their support group but it doesn't meet now til after Christmas. It's not a good time of the year to be diagnosed, nobody's fault but that's just how it is unfortunately. I've signed up to the "someone like me" helpline that's run by Breast Cancer Now. Hopefully they'll be in touch soon. I'm just in a state of shock at the moment. Thanks x

[Shablah in reply to carolinenailsea]

Thank you x

[jackearls1000]

Hi Shablah ...im sorry about your news ...it horrible at the best of times, but this time of year is particularly harsh ....I would be happy to call you and speak to you if you'd like ..im through the other end now ...just till you get sorted ...might help to have someone who has been there to talk to ...just to put your mind at rest. I spiralled out of control ...but if I could have spoke to myself back then I would have told me to take one bridge at a time and try to enjoy each day , and not to panic...kind regards Jane ...xxx

[Shablah in reply to jackearls1000]

Thank you that would be good to talk to you some time X

[jackearls1000 in reply to Shablah]

just send me a phone number ill call you xxx

[SpookiNT]

The haven trust are wonderful

[Shablah in reply to SpookiNT]

Thanks but that aren't any Havens in my area x

[WooWoogogo]

Hello Shablah

I feel your pain and worry. Last year at this time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was a tremendous shock for me and my family. My life seemed to be spiraling out of control. I agree with Jackearls1000, take a deep breath and take each day at a time. I read some one on this forum likened cancer to a rodeo, where you have to cling on for dear life. For some reason this really helped me through a lot. If you need to talk through email or phone, please feel free to contact me.

Sarah xx

[Shablah in reply to WooWoogogo]

Thank you x

[Gittelarter]

Good morning Shablah, I too were diagnosed just before Christmas and I took it so bad and had a total meltdown, this was 3 years ago now and like the ladies above wished I knew then what I know now. I would so have taken it differently. Once I had the cancer removed tho I was ready to fight, I took everything they offered me like bring it on 😊 chemo and radiotherapy and even a 2 year trial which I finished Wednesday. I wish you all the best and you are welcome to friend me on facebook, then we can chat 😘 lots of love Gitte Larter x

[Shablah in reply to Gittelarter]

Thank you I will look for you in Facebook X

[SpookiNT]

The Study Society, Colet House

151 Talgarth Road

London

W14 9DA

The haven Centre in London... I think it woukd be worth the travel across London.. I came up from. Dorset!

[nanda29]

I was also diagnosed around Christmas, back in 2017. I know how it is, everything moves in slow motion and you feel a lot of anxiety...

I hope you are feeling better by now. I would offered to meet up, but I am abroad on holiday until the 13th.

Best of luck!