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DCIS and feeling down
At the end of November I was diagnosed with a high grade DCIS. Having had no symptoms this was a huge shock for me. I tried to only tell close family and friends as I didn’t want to share my journey w...
Hi @mrscords,
All of your feelings are completely normal for any sane human being. The diagnosis shock then active treatment is a hell of a wallop to a person. Any counsellor will tell you it's good to cry when you need to. I'm a year on now. You've come to the right place here. In this post-surgery stage, it's really important to do those exercises for your arm - to prevent cording or tightening of your arm and shoulder. Just gently.
Learning more about your diagnosis may ease your anxiety. I read these books lent to me by my lovely GP (if you don't already have a great GP, find one):
Breast Cancer, Taking Control
DCIS of the Breast, Taking Control
both by Professor Boyages, MD, PhD
Director and Professor of Breast Oncology at the Macquarie University Cancer Institute.
All of your feelings are completely normal for any sane human being. The diagnosis shock then active treatment is a hell of a wallop to a person. Any counsellor will tell you it's good to cry when you need to. I'm a year on now. You've come to the right place here. In this post-surgery stage, it's really important to do those exercises for your arm - to prevent cording or tightening of your arm and shoulder. Just gently.
Learning more about your diagnosis may ease your anxiety. I read these books lent to me by my lovely GP (if you don't already have a great GP, find one):
Breast Cancer, Taking Control
DCIS of the Breast, Taking Control
both by Professor Boyages, MD, PhD
Director and Professor of Breast Oncology at the Macquarie University Cancer Institute.