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Newly diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, and had a lumpectomy. I was rushed out of hospital and have been sitting at home trying to work out what has happened. I know I am not alone b...
Hi @Neomi
What location are you ?
You can add your location to your profile and that can allow people on here to offer more targeted advice.
You say you had a lumpectomy but are you having any other treatment ( like chemo , radiotherapy , hormone therapy).
Agree that if you can access a breast care nurse that is good, there is alsoa lot of really useful info on this site.
I found the podcasts by Dr Charlotte Tottman “ What you don’t know until you do” very helpful - it is above in one of the “ Announcements”.
She is a psychologist specialising in cancer related distress who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer .
You will still be in shock to some degree and I liken it to a death - the death of your old self.
Definately get some professional help from a psychologist , I saw one for a short while after my diagnosis ( had never suffered depression before) and found it very helpful.
I also find regular exercise is good both physically and mentally.
In time things will get better , take care.
🌺
What location are you ?
You can add your location to your profile and that can allow people on here to offer more targeted advice.
You say you had a lumpectomy but are you having any other treatment ( like chemo , radiotherapy , hormone therapy).
Agree that if you can access a breast care nurse that is good, there is alsoa lot of really useful info on this site.
I found the podcasts by Dr Charlotte Tottman “ What you don’t know until you do” very helpful - it is above in one of the “ Announcements”.
She is a psychologist specialising in cancer related distress who was herself diagnosed with breast cancer .
You will still be in shock to some degree and I liken it to a death - the death of your old self.
Definately get some professional help from a psychologist , I saw one for a short while after my diagnosis ( had never suffered depression before) and found it very helpful.
I also find regular exercise is good both physically and mentally.
In time things will get better , take care.
🌺