I had my mammogram on my birthday- 13th August, now less than a month later I've had surgery to remove the lump and the sentinel lymph node and have been told it hasn't spread to my lymph nodes but I need to have further surgery to remove more tissue. Everything has happened so quickly and it feels all very daunting, sometimes it's like this is all happening to someone else and I'm on the periphery just watching then I move and catch sight of myself in the mirror and realise this is me.
Hi Donna, sorry you've had to join us but welcome to this network.It's very surreal at first and I can remember waking each morning thinking I'd had a bad dream. That was 12 yrs ago and then I got bc again 5 yrs ago and had to have treatment again BUT I am fine now.Just tackle each bit at a time otherwise it can feel overwhelming.Tonya x
Hi Donna
My situation sounds very similar to what you have described. I had two surgeries very close together but got the all clear of my lymph nodes. I had to have 20 sessions of radiotherapy & now taking Tamoxifen which I will be on for 5 yrs. Although it does seem overwhelming & daunting in the early stages, take faith in knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Take someone with you so that they can also listen to what your medical team tells you as it's always good to have another set of ears. I was very happy with how the radiotherapy went & all the staff were fantastic/friendly.
Of all the cancers to have I'm grateful mine was breast cancer as the support has been wonderful.
Cyber hugs.
