My First Blog
It's been 8 weeks since life was turned upside down with the diagnosis of DCIS which was to lead eventually to mastectomy.
In that time I've told family & friends, taken leave from work, had 2 sur...
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Thanks Sara for taking the time to reply. Am learning how to navigate my way around this web-site, so hope I can stay in touch !!
I work for a GP, so telling my workmates wasn't that hard, it was them knowing exactly the in's & out's of what I was going through that was unsettling - not sure why as they have been most supportive; guess it's just me !! My family have been amazing - from an incredible husband to 3 amazing kids, 3 fabulous sisters & array of wonderful friends BUT none of them knew exactly what I was going through. Sometimes, just sometimes I find it hard to verbalise just how I'm feeling & they feel a little left out, but I can't worry too much about that.
I have always walked & am really enjoying the freedom this gives me. I'm also doing Pilates & want to start aqua-aerobics when I get the go-ahead from my physio (& I have the correct bathers & prosthesis!!).
You're right - small steps will help this journey. Thanks again for listening, I appreciate it.
Cheers, Pamela