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Kathryne
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14 years ago

very new member

Hey Everyone

I was diagnosed on the 26th July and had a mastectomy on 4th August. I had 2 tumors in my right breast , and in 2 lymph nodes. I need chemotherapy and radiation which I start next week. I feel like I am in a bubble all alone and no one can see me or hear me yelling for them to wake me up from this nightmare. So here I am on the computer looking for others who feel like me, is anyone out there walking around with a lump in your chest  just wishing you could scream out loud??

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    Kathryne
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thank you JoJo71, it has all happened so fast that I feel I have not had time to catch my breath. I have the kit, my breast care nurse organised it for me and I have found it invaluable.  Thank you for responding to my post it is comforting to know someone is out there who knows how I feel.

    Kathryne

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    rose360
    Member
    14 years ago

    Go ahead and scream, cry, stay in bed, have a few drinks-whatever helps you get through the waiting -thats the worst. Once you start treatment at least you feel like something is being done. Take care of yourself and use it as a time to be selfish and do what you want to do. Most women are used to always putting other people first-you are number one for the next little while. 

    Good luck

    Wendy

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    jojo71
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Kathryne, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Go ahead and scream - you deserve to!

    Please know you are NOT alone when it comes to this site. It gave me almost instant comfort. this is an avenue to vent share and learn and laugh. You'll find many ladies on here who've have been there and done that - they teach me something everytime I come on here.

    the time from diagnosis to treatment is so short isnt it? It's like a light switching off.

    I really recommend you read through the posts, use the search/filter by tag option for specific subjects and questions that crop up along your journey. Oh & i recommend the free BCNA kit off this site if you havent already got it.

    Hang in there and take care & scream those lungs out if it makes you feel better girl! :-) 

    Jojo