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Afraser
8 years agoMember
You need to be referred to a surgeon or settle on one that you have seen. If you wish to share where you are living, some members of the network may be able to give further advice. But it is in your own interests (medical and emotional) to arrange surgery as soon as possible. You can talk to the surgeon about reconstruction too, but you can always wait and do this later if you are uncertain. Sadly the reasons why people get breast cancer are, in the words of my surgeon, "still a mystery but we are getting much better at treating it". Fit, healthy people can get it. Being fit and healthy may help you get through treatment better so that's a good thing. A partner or family member, or a good friend to go with you when you see specialists would help - there is a lot of information, most of it is often new and unfamiliar and anxiety makes it hard to take it all in. Someone to write notes and ask questions is very helpful. This diagnosis is an awful shock but many people get through this and get their lives back. Best wishes.