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Kathryn_Louise_'s avatar
12 years ago

Overwhelmed and alone

November 6th I sat in a doctors surgery and had a piece of paper sat down in front of me, "here read this, it's a little different than we expected" I could not understand any of it but my eyes went to the bold print MALIGNANT 5.5mm Phyllodes tumour, and everything since that day has blurred, rushed surgery, medication, and today I realise the enormity of the way my life will now be. Hard to even type without crying, it's all I do.

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  • I can understand the tears, let them flow:) Try to stay positive and you have come to the right website. We are all here for you, so whenever you want to vent or share your feelings, we will be here and we will comfort you:) You are defintely not alone, sending you a big hug, take care

    Hazel xx

  • Kathryn, I too am sorry that you have found yourself here.  I was diagnosed on the 5th November, Melbourne Cup Day and completely understand how you are feeling and the enormity of this event.  You have come to the right place  though and I, like others here will support you.  Since joining this network I don't feel so alone.  Early days!  We have to take one step at a time.  Crying is good, just let the tears flow.  You will feel better for it.  I am sending you a big big hug.

    Love

    Joy xx

     

  • Kathryn, you gave me a chill when I read your post as thats what happend to me, but you can beat this, dont you give up, all of us here can help is some way, did you have mastectomy ? what medication are you on?

    mine was 8.5 malignant I opted for mastectomy, it will be 3 years next week and im  living life, I had re-construciton surgery.

    Be strong

    Vicki

     

     

     

  • Kathryn, you gave me a chill when I read your post as thats what happend to me, but you can beat this, dont you give up, all of us here can help is some way, did you have mastectomy ? what medication are you on?

    mine was 8.5 malignant I opted for mastectomy, it will be 3 years next week and im  living life, I had re-construciton surgery.

    Be strong

    Vicki