First diagnosis and the waiting game
I wondered if anyone had the same experience as me. I was told my the GP that I had cancer over the phone. Apart from letting me know that it was an invasive ductal carcinoma she wasn't able to give ...
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A lot has happened to you in the last 4 weeks.Congratulations on your new baby daughter Annabelle.I wish you could just enjoy her and not have all the other crap to deal with.I think 6 weeks is about the usual time that you start chemo after surgery.Well at least not before 3 or 4 weeks.They like you to be all healed.This is also the time when you'd get fitted for a prosthesis(6wks).I won't sugar coat it -I found it hard at first to look in the mirror and see my gnarled chest scar and my bald head.I thought I looked like the bride of Frankenstein! I felt like I lost my identity for awhile.You will soon work out what feels comfortable for you.I definitely felt more confident once I got the prosthesis and mastectomy bras.I also felt better wearing caps and hats and just couldn't flaunt the bald look.I've had 4 years to adjust to being lopsided but it doesn't mean I like it -just learnt to live with it.Blog back here with any questions.Losing your breast and your hair IS a big deal but you 're not alone and you will get through it. Big hug, Tonya xx