Just found out I need chemo
Though I'd say hi. I'm a mum of 2 girls 5 and 2 and was diagnosed in January. I have had a lumpectomy a couple of weeks ago and it was much bigger than they thought and it now looks like I'll probabl...
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Hi @Cat2
I'm sorry to read of your recent diagnosis. It's such a scary time isn't it.
As @Stone90 mentioned, I am in a very similar situation to you. I was diagnosed in January too (I was breastfeeding my then 4mo and also have a 2.5yo), and had my lumpectomy a couple of weeks ago too. They found a smaller satellite lump in the margins, so I'll need chemo, further surgery and radiation too.
Like you, I was and probably am still in shock about it all. My kids haven't been in childcare either, so will need to rely heavily on family during chemo as my husband won't have enough leave to cover that whole time.
For me, the not knowing if I'll be unwell or unable to care for my kids is stressing me out.
I meet with my oncologist tomorrow so hopefully I'll get some reassuring words!
I've found it great to have @stone90 to chat with over the last few weeks, and I'm happy to be your buddy through this too.
Xx
I'm sorry to read of your recent diagnosis. It's such a scary time isn't it.
As @Stone90 mentioned, I am in a very similar situation to you. I was diagnosed in January too (I was breastfeeding my then 4mo and also have a 2.5yo), and had my lumpectomy a couple of weeks ago too. They found a smaller satellite lump in the margins, so I'll need chemo, further surgery and radiation too.
Like you, I was and probably am still in shock about it all. My kids haven't been in childcare either, so will need to rely heavily on family during chemo as my husband won't have enough leave to cover that whole time.
For me, the not knowing if I'll be unwell or unable to care for my kids is stressing me out.
I meet with my oncologist tomorrow so hopefully I'll get some reassuring words!
I've found it great to have @stone90 to chat with over the last few weeks, and I'm happy to be your buddy through this too.
Xx