Introducing myself
Hi ladies, I am a 31 year old Radiation Therapist from Hobart with a 2 year old daughter. A month ago I woke up and said to my husband, "gee my boob feels bruised", a few days later I found a lump...
Forum Discussion
Hi @JoeyLiz.
Take care that 'coping really well' doesn't become a default strategy to the point where you don't give yourself the space and time you are going to need in the coming months. Breast cancer is an absolute shitfight, even for those who are well supported, well informed and able to tolerate their treatment without major problems.
I was in my forties and a single mum when I was first diagnosed. I did chemo, had both boobs off, was fitted with retreads and galloped through the whole performance. Superwoman, yay me!
Ten years later I've had recurrence and have just limped out the end of another round of slicing, dicing, poisoning and zapping. I didn't cope well. I've found that really challenging and it took me far too long to realise the elastic had gone in my super hero undies and that I had to behave like a mere mortal.
It's really tempting to push yourself to your limits, particularly when you have so much on your plate. Try, please, to schedule some 'me' time and start decanting some responsibilities so that you can give yourself space. You've got big plans for the future, focus on getting through the next few months in as good a condition as you can. Marg xxx
Take care that 'coping really well' doesn't become a default strategy to the point where you don't give yourself the space and time you are going to need in the coming months. Breast cancer is an absolute shitfight, even for those who are well supported, well informed and able to tolerate their treatment without major problems.
I was in my forties and a single mum when I was first diagnosed. I did chemo, had both boobs off, was fitted with retreads and galloped through the whole performance. Superwoman, yay me!
Ten years later I've had recurrence and have just limped out the end of another round of slicing, dicing, poisoning and zapping. I didn't cope well. I've found that really challenging and it took me far too long to realise the elastic had gone in my super hero undies and that I had to behave like a mere mortal.
It's really tempting to push yourself to your limits, particularly when you have so much on your plate. Try, please, to schedule some 'me' time and start decanting some responsibilities so that you can give yourself space. You've got big plans for the future, focus on getting through the next few months in as good a condition as you can. Marg xxx