Coping with uncertainty and waiting

Hi Jen, you've had a lot to deal with in just 3 weeks so it's probably not surprising that you are distressed and overwhelmed by all the emotional turmoil that comes with the diagnosis and loss of your breasts. I think the physical stuff is easier to deal with in many ways, it's the emotional and mental battles that are the hardest as we try to adjust to being told you have breast cancer. Have you met your breast care nurse yet? They can be a great source of comfort and information and there may be some support groups in your area for you to connect with and talk to others who are in the same boat. My turning point came with my reconstruction, when I felt more in control of what was to happen, and in connecting with others on here and in my local area who understood my fears and anxieties. There is nothing quite like the support and understanding of others who have travelled this path so don't be afraid to reach out. For me, acceptance is still a work in progress, but as time goes on it does get a bit easier. Take care, Jane xx