So today after 4 weeks of surgery visits A&E visits I received the worst news after a contrast ct scan lump in right breast two spots on liver and thickening of the bowel bit different to the diagnosis of a kidney stone.
I know how hard it is to be trying to get through the night and sleep whilst being terrified. It is definitely worth seeking any help you can to get through this awful time. I used to ring help lines, seek to talk with friends, and I approached my GP to see if I could get some councelling on the nhs.
And, although it is a very difficult thing to do, it is definitely best to wait until you hear from your medical team before allowing yourself to ask too many "what ifs?" They will have the answers and they will need time to decide on the best treatment path for you.
And I am crossing my fingers for you that it won't be that "worst news" that you speak of.
In the mean time, staying as healthy as you can would be a good plan I think. It is good to maintain your health as far as you can before any treatments, and I found it really useful to feel that I was doing something to help myself too. Concentrating on my health helps me to feel more in control and positive.
Nearly ten years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma) that had already spread widely to both of my lungs and liver. My children were still at school- they needed me so much- and I was petrified, and I felt doomed! Waiting for a treatment plan was the worst. But I did it and, over the years, the treatment has shrunk it all down. At last scan, the cancer in my liver was no longer detectable. My children all grew up and I am now the proud grandma of six grandchildren who I never thought I'd see!
It is good to notice here that you have put this thread on a page related to "Living with cancer", because that speaks for itself and your attitude is already showing through.
I am probably the last person you want to speak to right now as my cancer is definitely metastatic, and widespread. However, I just wanted to let you know that there are people out here living with it nowadays; people like me. My own cancer has been stable for many years now, and I have every hope that it will remain so for much longer.
Take heart Lisa.
Sending you huge hugs (now that we are allowed to hug again!), and encouragement to stay positive and focus on staying as healthy as you can in order that you get through any treatments in the best way you can.
Thankyou for your reply it's comforting to hear positive experiences from people if that is the right words to use, yes I am 10 year on from a breast cancer in my left breast, will go with the flow and take each appt as it comes Thankyou once again x
