Recurrence
Hi There, I'm posting my story on here as I am feeling lost - my family and friends are really supportive but I just don't feel understood. In 2015 I was diagnosed with low grade DCIS - my treatme...
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Dear @Mandermartini
The thought of recurrence is what we all dread. Even if you manage to push it out of day to day thinking, the worry of recurrence lurks.
When you were first diagnosed, you were probably advised to take things one step at a time. That’s still good advice. Your surgeon isn’t alarmed and that’s a good sign. We all know the ‘oh but.......’ thoughts that come, even when you really trust your medical team. But if worry cured all, none of us would be on this site. Unfortunately you have to take an emotional step back, regroup and then step toward again. It’s an utter pain, but fingers crossed all will be well. Best wishes.
The thought of recurrence is what we all dread. Even if you manage to push it out of day to day thinking, the worry of recurrence lurks.
When you were first diagnosed, you were probably advised to take things one step at a time. That’s still good advice. Your surgeon isn’t alarmed and that’s a good sign. We all know the ‘oh but.......’ thoughts that come, even when you really trust your medical team. But if worry cured all, none of us would be on this site. Unfortunately you have to take an emotional step back, regroup and then step toward again. It’s an utter pain, but fingers crossed all will be well. Best wishes.