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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Hi Beautiful Lady
Welcome to this weird and wonderful rollercoaster ride that many many of us are on. I'm glad to hear that you are a member of a support group.
I was diagnosed three years ago, and like you, have had countless appointments and surgeries. It all happens so quickly that it can be quite daunting ... and now, it all seems such a blur.
Feeling exhilerated and flat, was a normal day for me! Just accept each feeling and don't over-think "why" you're feeling like that.
I also took time off from work (one year), and only returned when I felt like I was ready. This was about my life and I felt like I owed it to myself to just focus on me and give my body time to recuperate.
I don't understand your statement: "how do I go back to work, knowing my colleagues are aware of what's been happening."?? Pam, you haven't been out murdering people or running a drug ring .... you have something that affects 1 in 9 women. What's "been happening" to you, is happening to many many women! Speak out about your breast cancer, don't hide it ... in doing so you will be raising breast cancer awareness. Who knows, maybe someone listening to your story may get diagnosed in their lifetime, and they can then say "It's ok, I remember Pamela talking about her experience...."
Do you have the BCNA 'My Journey Kit'? It has a journal for you, helpful information guides, as well as information for your family and friends.
I wish you all the very best in your journey ....
~*~In life when you stumble, just make it part of your dance~*~
Grace