Just diagnosed

Pico77

hi everyone I'm new and just found out I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and I'm terrified, all these tests I need its making my life a mess I'm 41

ElaineTherese

Hi Pico!

Breast cancer is very treatable, but all of those annoying tests will help your doctors come up with a treatment plan for you. While stage cannot be definitively determined until after surgery, the fact that your doctors believe that you are stage 2 is very positive.

Yes, medical treatment can make anyone's life a mess. Are there family members or friends who can help out? Can someone go with you to your appointments to help you make sense of them? Take it easy. Don't think that you have to make treatment decisions quickly; take time to think through what will be best for you and your family. Get second opinions if you think that will help.

Also, don't be afraid to ask for anti-anxiety drugs or counseling if you think that will help. A cancer diagnosis can be traumatic, even if your prognosis is good.

((Hugs))

Pico77

thank you for the response, it helps alot they want me to get MRI and genetics testing this week then possibility mascetomy big sure yet I'm just scared with aniexty I have two children a minimum wage job and Go to school I have support but I'm just scared, my breast on the right is fine but the MRI makes me nervous I have severe claustrophobia

Moderators

Pico77, we are so sorry you have to be here, bet wanted to say welcome to this wonderful Community! We are glad that you reached out and hope that you will find support and information to help you along the way. Besides the advice and personal experiences form others here, you may want to check out the main Breastcancer.org site's article called Breast Cancer 101, designed for those who are newly diagnosed. We hope you find it helpful!

Best wishes,

The Mod

Toyamjj

I was in your boat this past January and now fast forward to May and I'm back living my life and enjoying things once again. There is light at the end of the tunnel, hang in there and sending a big hug your way!

M777

Just hang in there you can do this! I know it is alot to take in, but take one day at a time. You can do this! Please keep us updated on your journey! Sending positive thoughts and blessings your way!!

Wendylynne70663

my mom was just diagnosed friday with stage 4 breast cancer...im so sad, terrified, and confused..im hear if u need to talk

Pico77

thank you I'm sorry to hear about your mom,prayers for her.i just started chemo yesterday I feel awful.im in a lot of pain which is due to the tumor being large I had a reaction to one of the chemo meds it literally felt like it was attacking the tumor I had terrible pain and aniexty