Overwhelmed new diagnosis
Just trying to cope with this whirlwind of a ride. Two weeks ago I was happily holidaying on Hamilton Island (the first holiday in three years) and this week I'm isolating at home after a positive Co...
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Hi @Sharrynb, I’m sorry to hear about your bc diagnosis and it’s especially harder with Covid thrown into the mix!
I’ve had breast cancer twice,and while there’s no right or wrong way to tell friends and family,here’s what I learnt. I told everyone straight up with the first diagnosis and found myself comforting them and answering all their questions which,to some,I didn’t know the answer.I was more selective the next time ie waited until I had a plan and so knew what was happening.I only told immediate family at first and then close friends. I didn’t tell others till afterwards.For 2wks after surgery you might not feel up to visitors and small talk. My husband acted as the door and phone’ bitch’! A group Facebook or email update is a good idea.The other thing I would say is that it’s really hard to predict how you’ll feel and react during this bc journey. Put yourself first and take time to heal- body and soul.xx
I’ve had breast cancer twice,and while there’s no right or wrong way to tell friends and family,here’s what I learnt. I told everyone straight up with the first diagnosis and found myself comforting them and answering all their questions which,to some,I didn’t know the answer.I was more selective the next time ie waited until I had a plan and so knew what was happening.I only told immediate family at first and then close friends. I didn’t tell others till afterwards.For 2wks after surgery you might not feel up to visitors and small talk. My husband acted as the door and phone’ bitch’! A group Facebook or email update is a good idea.The other thing I would say is that it’s really hard to predict how you’ll feel and react during this bc journey. Put yourself first and take time to heal- body and soul.xx