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CHOICES
Hi everyone Twiggyjumps is new and had put this where we dont necessarily see it. So here it is for people to respond to her... Twiggyjumps Well I've just joined the bcna network, just got diagno...
I totally agree that making these decisions can send us mental. I had mental break downs many times for the last few weeks when I was facing choices of radiotherapy, unilateral or bilateral mastectomy based on my post lumpectomy pathology results. I was told to follow my gut feelings by the breast nurse. I was so upset and wondering what and where my gut feeling was while riding on this emotional roller coaster.
I just had a genetic consultation and bloods taken today. It takes 6 weeks to get the results back. I was so grateful that I was seen by a breast surgeon as part of the genetic counselling. I walked out of the door with a clear plan.
Anne, I totally understand how you are feeling now. It's the most uneasy decisions to make. I was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer just before last Christmas and had lumpectomy. I was 40 years old. I had the feeling of get rid of everything as quickly as possible after given choices of radiotherapy or mastectomy. As time passed, I actually has changed my mind with all the information I gathered. I don't know if it's the right decision, but I am happy with the decision I made at this point of time. Wishing the very best with your decisions!
Lots of love and hugs for you!
I just had a genetic consultation and bloods taken today. It takes 6 weeks to get the results back. I was so grateful that I was seen by a breast surgeon as part of the genetic counselling. I walked out of the door with a clear plan.
Anne, I totally understand how you are feeling now. It's the most uneasy decisions to make. I was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer just before last Christmas and had lumpectomy. I was 40 years old. I had the feeling of get rid of everything as quickly as possible after given choices of radiotherapy or mastectomy. As time passed, I actually has changed my mind with all the information I gathered. I don't know if it's the right decision, but I am happy with the decision I made at this point of time. Wishing the very best with your decisions!
Lots of love and hugs for you!