Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Hi Dolores.  I'm sorry to

Hi Dolores.  I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis.   I haven't been diagnosed, although I'm waiting on an MRI for a suspicious nodule found on CT.  I do however have 2 other cancers, so I totally understand how you're feeling right now. 

 Edit:  meant to touch on the fatigue question.  Yes, perfectly common to feel so exhausted.  That was my first symptom that drove me to the doctor to begin with.  My get up ' n go got up and went.  Cancer cells use a lot of energy to multiply-much more than healthy cells.  We compensate by needing more sleep.  Give in to it.  Don't fight fatigue.  If you need a nap, take one. 

I don't have much advice to offer, but I can assure you the ladies here will be your sounding board and have lots of coping ideas for you.  I'd like to share a link with you though- it's a very long blog about a lady all the way through her cancer battle.  I've been reading it for inspiration, and it's quite funny and informative.  Start at the beginning in 2009- it'll keep you busy and distracted.

 

http://www.butdoctorihatepink.com/search?updated-max=2010-06-08T14:31:00-07:00&max-results=50&reverse-paginate=true

 

Thinking of you.

Hi Dolores

I was diagnosed with BC last Jan., at that time I had a very bad flu and my body was aching so much. Before the flu I was pretty fine and my energy level was fine, after the diagnosis I was scared and confused. 

You will have to wait for your test results and then your oncologist will decide on your treatment course, until then just try to relax. On this board you will find a lot of good advice from very nice ladies and gentlemen who have had (or still have) different types and stages of BC. When you have a treatment plan you would be able to ask specific questions about it and members here would be happy to answer your questions.

Being told "You have cancer" is scary and confusing but it is curable -God Willing-. Take care and good luck.

 

I was diagnosed in Nov 2012.

I was diagnosed in Nov 2012. I was stage 2A BC. I was a strong healthy 51 year old with energy to burn but this put me on my knees for the first time in my life. I went through a lumpectomy and seven weeks of daily radiation and now a drug called Tamoxifin for the next 5 years or so. I was exhausted from start to end. And still am. I think thats been one of the hardest things for me. I'm tired when I get up and exhausted when I go to bed. Your treatments will wear u out, and the stress and worry will bring u down. My advice, take good care of yourself, if your tired rest. Eat well, lots of protien. Excersise, just walk every day when u can. And find a support group, VERY IMPORTANT. Depression is also a factor, talk to your Dr, but mostly your support will come from others like u. Do your research, and ask alot of questions, take control of your treatment and whats best for u. I'm thinking of u, and I know where u are, but it can get better.

I was diagnosed in March

I was diagnosed in March 2013.  I too had been very tired and thought is may have been my thyroid.  But after blood work and a change in meds, I was sleeping much better but still no energy... I found out after a routine Mamogram that I had cancer.  I have had a bilertial mastectomy and will start Chemo this Wed.  I feel the fatigue was do to the cancer.   Please stay POSITIVE!!! and take it one day at a time.  Keep busy, do crafts, reading, what ever helps to keep you busy.... God Bless!... Kathy

In the same boat!

We have that very thing inn common.  I was diagnosed last week that my biopsy was positive for cancer.  the 1st thing that I can tell you is, relax (or try to relax as much as possible). The word cancer is a scary word especially when you are the one who has it.   give yourself a moment or two to digest the news.  I highly recommend taltook too people that have gone through this.   do not shut people out.  

Lilly6970 said:

In the same boat!

We have that very thing inn common.  I was diagnosed last week that my biopsy was positive for cancer.  the 1st thing that I can tell you is, relax (or try to relax as much as possible). The word cancer is a scary word especially when you are the one who has it.   give yourself a moment or two to digest the news.  I highly recommend taltook too people that have gone through this.   do not shut people out.  

I am kind of new here too and

I am kind of new here too and want to tell you that this site is great!  There is so much support here and encouragement that I know you will find the help you need.

Good luck to you,

June

rainsandpours said:

Hi Dolores.  I'm sorry to

Hi Dolores.  I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis.   I haven't been diagnosed, although I'm waiting on an MRI for a suspicious nodule found on CT.  I do however have 2 other cancers, so I totally understand how you're feeling right now. 

 Edit:  meant to touch on the fatigue question.  Yes, perfectly common to feel so exhausted.  That was my first symptom that drove me to the doctor to begin with.  My get up ' n go got up and went.  Cancer cells use a lot of energy to multiply-much more than healthy cells.  We compensate by needing more sleep.  Give in to it.  Don't fight fatigue.  If you need a nap, take one. 

I don't have much advice to offer, but I can assure you the ladies here will be your sounding board and have lots of coping ideas for you.  I'd like to share a link with you though- it's a very long blog about a lady all the way through her cancer battle.  I've been reading it for inspiration, and it's quite funny and informative.  Start at the beginning in 2009- it'll keep you busy and distracted.

 

http://www.butdoctorihatepink.com/search?updated-max=2010-06-08T14:31:00-07:00&max-results=50&reverse-paginate=true

 

Thinking of you.

Rainsandpours, wishing you

Rainsandpours, wishing you good luck with the MRI!

Hugs, Diane

IE_Hope said:

Thank you

Glad to hear ithis lack of energy is not me.  At first I must admit I really thought it was in my head.  I got my appointments for the CT scan and Bone scan for June 12th.  Then the Dr can tell me morel  

Thank you everyone for the encouraging words. I am finding lots infomration here,

Dolores

Guess we are in the same

Guess we are in the same place.  I had my CTs and bone scan and I'm waiting for the results.  Keep us updated on how you are doing.

I was diagnosed with Invasive

I was diagnosed with Invasive lobular carcinoma on 4-12-13. I just had a bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago. Rest when you get tired and sleep all you can.