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Hi all. This is my first blog. I had a partial mastectomy a couple of weeks ago but didn't get clear margins so now to have full mastectomy in a couple of weeks as well as all lymph nodes out. I a...
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Hi Bombie,
I've been 12 months on the cancer continuum and like you I've done what had to be done. I've had chemo followed by mastectomy with lymph node removal followed by radiation followed by more radiation for skin mets followed by more chemotherapy.
I have never cried on my behalf and have never been a blubbering mess. I knew I could opt out of treatment at any stage but I chose to continue and this has given me a sense of being in control. I've never had any negative feelings just an acceptance that this was now part of my life and I had to deal with it before I could get on with living.
We all react in different ways according to our past experiences, belief systems etc. this is what makes us human!
With love
Joy K