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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast just before Christmas. It was a total shock (as i am sure it is to everyone) i have no history of BC in my family. I have my girlfriend from...
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Hi Susy,
I've just hit the 3 month mark since my diagnosis (1st October to 'celebrate' Breast Cancer Awareness Month !! :-) ). Lumpectomy followed by Radiation therapy - 7 more sessions and I'm done.
I too have become a bit of a 'bully' in regards to getting others to get off their butts and get themselves checked. The other thing I would perhaps suggest during any meetings with medical people is to use your smartphone (if you have one) and ask their permission to record the conversation. That way nothing can be missed.
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention other resources on this site, but the book I found invaluable was by John Boyages called 'Breast Cancer: Taking Control". An internet search will find it for you.
I wish you well on this journey you are now on, it is a roller-coaster (and I've always hated them!) but we live in a time when there are now so many more options available for treatment.
Stay strong.
x