DCIS Diagnosis (Breast Cancer 8yrs ago)
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@cancer_warrior62 - I am so sorry to read of your diagnosis xx. That is really tough xx. Yes, it wreaks havoc on our emotions & your tears are totally normal and acceptable. Go out in car & just scream as loud as you can .... it can also be quite cathartic xx Holding it all in would make it worse ... so don't be afraid to let the family know that you are feeling fragile too xx. They will totally understand & offer even more support xx
Consider joining the Flat Chat Mastectomy (private) group, where you'll be able to ask any questions & check out pics of before & afters of others' surgeries ...... An 'aesthetic closure' can look absolutely fabulous - so if you can see any pics that you 'really like' - you can show them to your surgeon so he knows what you are expecting!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Also check out Charlotte Tottman's Podcasts - they are brilliant! She was surprised at how much 'worse' it hit her, when she thought she 'knew it' from talking her patients thru it ....
(https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23866/podcast-series-upfront-about-breast-cancer-what-you-don-t-know-until-you-do-with-dr-charlotte-to#latest)
.... She is a specialist BC Psychologist who has also had a double mastectomy and remained flat! Read about her in the PDF below.
take care xx
Consider joining the Flat Chat Mastectomy (private) group, where you'll be able to ask any questions & check out pics of before & afters of others' surgeries ...... An 'aesthetic closure' can look absolutely fabulous - so if you can see any pics that you 'really like' - you can show them to your surgeon so he knows what you are expecting!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Also check out Charlotte Tottman's Podcasts - they are brilliant! She was surprised at how much 'worse' it hit her, when she thought she 'knew it' from talking her patients thru it ....
(https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23866/podcast-series-upfront-about-breast-cancer-what-you-don-t-know-until-you-do-with-dr-charlotte-to#latest)
.... She is a specialist BC Psychologist who has also had a double mastectomy and remained flat! Read about her in the PDF below.
take care xx