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Is this really happening? When do I wake up?
It has been eight days since I found a lump in my breast and my world has not stopped spinning. My GP (breast cancer survivor herself) was on it so fast. Mammogram, ultrasound, core needle biopsy, bo...
Hi Nadine,
Is this really happening? When do I wake up? is a sentiment I read here often. I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I have found it reassuring to read other peoples stories and I hope you do too. Such strong capable women. It is 14 weeks since my diagnosis. Like you I didn't think I could do it. First the surgery, then when i was told i would need chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and targeted therapy with herceptin. But I got through the mastectomy and reconstruction and 3 cycles of chemo so far. Getting easier each time (mostly due I think to exercise- there is evidence that exercise can help with the side effects of chemo but that's another post). Sometimes I still doubt whether I can get through this but then as the others have said take one day at a time. Be kind to yourself, accept help and support and ask lots of questions. Doll