Lobular breast cancer just diagnosed
Hello everyone, I'm new to this , I've only found out about my diagnosis one week ago and been going through a lot of testing over the week. I'm waiting on results of MRI on breasts, I had yesterday b...
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Hi @Cindi,
I’m in Melbourne. Seems like the location settings have ‘disappeared’ from my profile. I’ve lost 9 Kgs since I was diagnosed in mid July and am seeing a dietician as I am struggling to eat on most days.
I’m in Melbourne. Seems like the location settings have ‘disappeared’ from my profile. I’ve lost 9 Kgs since I was diagnosed in mid July and am seeing a dietician as I am struggling to eat on most days.
Similar to you, I have small boots, so even the smallest Berlie cup didn’t fit me lol (I had to stuff it with foam). I bought some from Myer and Kmart (this was before I knew that we would be given free post surgery bras). Like PrisMay1, I like the Kmart ones best. I only started wearing post surgery bras about two weeks after surgery and despite having small boots, I felt some support and have been wearing since. You can try and see what’s more comfortable for you.
Don’t worry about the bruises, I was also very bruised from my biopsies. Have faith in your surgeon. I am surprised I hardly had any bruises from my axillary clearance ( removal of all lymph nodes) and the lumpectomy surgery. I didn’t have much swelling.
Remember to diligently do the exercises you will be given after your surgery, this will help with your arms movement. I think everyone will have different experiences with regards to their individual recovery.
Your post surgery pathology results should be out pretty fast if you are in private. I got mine in less than 2 days after surgery. and before you know it’s over soon 😊. Try your best to focus on other things… it’s hard but achieveable. I am currently doing a countdown on my 4 aggressive chemo treatments. 1 down 3 to go!
The support we have is amazing, this online network, the BCNA helpline ( I’ve called them a few times when I was feeling overwhelmed and I didn’t think my hubby ‘get it’), the breast care nurses.
Remember to diligently do the exercises you will be given after your surgery, this will help with your arms movement. I think everyone will have different experiences with regards to their individual recovery.
Your post surgery pathology results should be out pretty fast if you are in private. I got mine in less than 2 days after surgery. and before you know it’s over soon 😊. Try your best to focus on other things… it’s hard but achieveable. I am currently doing a countdown on my 4 aggressive chemo treatments. 1 down 3 to go!
The support we have is amazing, this online network, the BCNA helpline ( I’ve called them a few times when I was feeling overwhelmed and I didn’t think my hubby ‘get it’), the breast care nurses.
There is also the look good feel better programs you can sign up for (you can look at these after your surgery when you know what your treatment plan looks like).
Please feel free to inbox me if there’s any other questions you may have for me. The inbox is location on your top right (click on your profile and it’s the icon which looks like a envelope)
all the best with the upcoming surgery!
xx
Gin
Please feel free to inbox me if there’s any other questions you may have for me. The inbox is location on your top right (click on your profile and it’s the icon which looks like a envelope)
all the best with the upcoming surgery!
xx
Gin