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I feel like a fraud...
I was diagnosed on Friday with an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast. I am in shock. It is small and they have found it early which is all positive. But why do I feel so bad and scared. I f...
Hi Jacqui,
Welcome to the forum but so sorry you have had to join us.
The words "you have breast cancer" are devastating to hear regardless of whether you have caught it early or not. It is a tough road to travel and it's is a complete whirlwind of emotions regardless. Please don't feel like a fraud. We've had women on here who haven't had their results from their mammogram and ultrasounds who are scared witless and need support.
Many of us have suffered depression and anxiety prior to our diagnosis and many have suffered after the diagnosis. You will find that the staff that you will deal with are skilled with dealing with the emotional impact.
The advice of taking one day at a time is a great one. It's how a lot of us have gotten through. It's too early to tell what type of treatment you will require. You will need to wait until the pathology results have been received after any surgery. It is a difficult time not knowing but you need to remember that you will get through this and many woman have travelled this path before you. Hang in there. Wishing you all the best for your doctors appointments. Karen xox