I’m new and scared
Hi everyone I’ve been reading through posts and I’m just so thankful I’ve found such a supportive group. I hate the words breast cancer so I’ve been calling this a booby disco! I’m 54 yrs old ...
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Hi @Artangel
Welcome! Others can better answer some of your questions about finance but a couple of points that may help.
I worked throughout chemo, without any real
problem, some can, some can’t. But work was good for me, stopped me dwelling too
much on cancer and of course kept my income steady.
I am a size E cup and had no problem with surgery, other than a rather persistent seroma, which was my over zealous body working to heal rather than a surgical or body size issue. I chose no reconstruction and had a very slight spinal ache (for a week) when I finally got a proper prosthesis.
I lost weight during chemo, partly due to
losing my taste buds on chemo two (annoying but useful!!) but also because what I could taste was healthy and not fattening. You got to be lucky sometimes.
I tend to agree - if you’ve got this, you may as well learn about it. Ignorance is rarely bliss. Keep smiling as often as you can, walk, spend time in nature. Remember your brain and feelings need some good medicine too at this time. Best wishes.
Welcome! Others can better answer some of your questions about finance but a couple of points that may help.
I worked throughout chemo, without any real
problem, some can, some can’t. But work was good for me, stopped me dwelling too
much on cancer and of course kept my income steady.
I am a size E cup and had no problem with surgery, other than a rather persistent seroma, which was my over zealous body working to heal rather than a surgical or body size issue. I chose no reconstruction and had a very slight spinal ache (for a week) when I finally got a proper prosthesis.
I lost weight during chemo, partly due to
losing my taste buds on chemo two (annoying but useful!!) but also because what I could taste was healthy and not fattening. You got to be lucky sometimes.
I tend to agree - if you’ve got this, you may as well learn about it. Ignorance is rarely bliss. Keep smiling as often as you can, walk, spend time in nature. Remember your brain and feelings need some good medicine too at this time. Best wishes.