All Alone
I have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, my husband has had a stroke, trying to run a farm, family in Melbourne, cannot see anybody, surgery next week, I feel I am falling apart. I feel all al...
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Best wishes for your surgery - I am not sure what it will entail but my mastectomy (and axillary clearance) was really quite painless and my arm mobility was good. I was up and around pretty quickly. Drains can be a pain but best to leave them in place for however long your medicos decide. Many people find that starting treatment boosts morale - you can actively DO something, even if some of the side effects are unpleasant. Take care.