DCIS - just diagnosed
Original post by @RJ_77 moved from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' discussion:
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Possibly confused, scared, angry, despondent, hopeful, intimidated, determined, take your pick. Most people go through a welter of emotions, over time. Most also find things just a bit easier when they know what their treatment will be, when it starts, a little more about what to expect. If you have family and friends, it’s never too early to decide what you want to do. Tell a chosen few? Tell everyone? Seek help for some things you imagine will
be difficult? Hold off until you need it?
Network members with DCIS may be able to advise on all sorts of things. Main thing is that you know - much as you may well wish that you didn’t, if you didn’t know your cancer would simply continue. Not a good idea. Dealing with it may not be easy but not dealing with it is ultimately much worse. Your medical team are important. Make sure you feel confident in them and their attitude towards you. It’s hard but one day at a time is good advice. Don’t fret over things that haven’t happened and may never happen. You didn’t plan or want this part of your life but all going well, it’s just one part of your life. Best wishes.
Possibly confused, scared, angry, despondent, hopeful, intimidated, determined, take your pick. Most people go through a welter of emotions, over time. Most also find things just a bit easier when they know what their treatment will be, when it starts, a little more about what to expect. If you have family and friends, it’s never too early to decide what you want to do. Tell a chosen few? Tell everyone? Seek help for some things you imagine will
be difficult? Hold off until you need it?
Network members with DCIS may be able to advise on all sorts of things. Main thing is that you know - much as you may well wish that you didn’t, if you didn’t know your cancer would simply continue. Not a good idea. Dealing with it may not be easy but not dealing with it is ultimately much worse. Your medical team are important. Make sure you feel confident in them and their attitude towards you. It’s hard but one day at a time is good advice. Don’t fret over things that haven’t happened and may never happen. You didn’t plan or want this part of your life but all going well, it’s just one part of your life. Best wishes.