You do get through this
Hi everyone,
When I was first diagnosed I was shocked and terrified, like most of you. Unfortunately it seemed that the news just kept getting worse. It was bigger than the mammogram showed, it had...
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So glad to see you back, Deanne!
You are right about the wonderful friends that we make on this site - I don't think I would have coped without their support. One step at a time was definitely the answer to getting through treatment, not looking too far ahead and just putting one foot in front of the other.
You are a shining example of keeping good health afterwards. The keys are exercise and healthy foods and just being aware of your choices. I like the 80% rule - I am good most of the time!
It is now almost 4 years since I was diagnosed and had the works for TNBC, and I feel very fit and healthy again. The women who have just been diagnosed and are still in shock and scared witless, need to read stories that lift them up, and to know that there are plenty of us out there who have come through and returned to normal life (or new normal life.)
There is always support here. And it is so lovely to see you back! Big hugs xx Michelle