I thought to be honest it was a cyst,,, then during the biopsy the head nurse said 'no take 2 more samples'Now i am up for a body scan to check and see if there are other spots on my lower back.....Trying to take it all in..there are 3 things that are great on me....boobs/curly long hair/personality.the last one is fading a bit . i own my own small hairdressing salon so i am worried about the business..no income.the doctors said chemo as well Argghhhhh what a mindfield my mum has ages 10 years....

So sorry yollydolly that you find yourself here. What an awful shock it is to get a diagnosis. Curly hair will come back. Your personality may go into hiding for a bit, but it too will return. As for your boob, there are many options to consider. Many women work during chemo so I will keep my fingers crossed that that works out for you as well. Come on here anytime you want to vent.Nadine

I'm sorry you have had to join this group. It's such a shock in the beginning. It's possible to have your reconstruction done or at least started at time of first surgery. You may need follow up adjustments but it doesn't mean you will no longer be curvy. Some women are able to work during chemo maybe not the 1st week but weeks 3 and 4. It just depends. I was able to access my life insurance under a trauma claim which really helped me. If no income you would be entitled to sickness benefits or at least newstart allowance, which is better than nothing. Yep...the hairloss is hard going, I rocked the scarf and hats but there are some good wigs and some fun wigs which should get you through.We are here to help with what we can. And yes its so hard on those that love us. Take care. Kath x

I'm so sorry you are here we are all here to support you.. The waiting for tests , scans etc are the worst i wish you the best xx

You sound amazing, much more than just boobs and curly hair. Running a small business takes lots of guts. You will look amazing during chemo, believe me bald is not all bad, it's a nice rest from constant hair tending. Wigs, scarves, hats, beanies, it's quite creative. Plus in the future you will be able to empathize and help all the women who come to your hairdressing salon with breast cancer. My hairdresser has been a good support for me over chemo, from giving me a number 3 for free, to advising me what to do as my hair grew back, and just checking in me from time to time. There is so much kindness out there. You will come out of this with a great personality, new hair, different boobs and a strength you didn't realize you had. It's a terrible shock I know. You will adjust. It will take some time. Wishing you the very best. Karen

I too have just been diagnosed and am self employed with a small business (dog groomer) which I have run for 17 years. Your good clients will be understanding, compassionate and will come back when you are up and running again. Many of mine are going to a friend while I cannot work but want to work around my down time. You might also be surprised how many have also had BC, some of mine have been really helpful with local suppliers of bras and prosthesis and have even shown me their chests so I know what to expect. The lack of income is frightening and if it is important, you might have to go to Centrelink about it. You might lose a few clients who don't come back, but that happens anyway. I am planning to work on my good days to keep myself busy, but only short hours and clients I know I can do easily. Take care of yourself foremost, healing, and dealing with everything that is to come is the most important thing now. Good luck with your surgery.

Lump found 1 month ago now removal of breast

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Karenhappyquilt
Member
9 years ago
You sound amazing, much more than just boobs and curly hair. Running a small business takes lots of guts.

You will look amazing during chemo, believe me bald is not all bad, it's a nice rest from constant hair tending. Wigs, scarves, hats, beanies, it's quite creative.

Plus in the future you will be able to empathize and help all the women who come to your hairdressing salon with breast cancer. My hairdresser has been a good support for me over chemo, from giving me a number 3 for free, to advising me what to do as my hair grew back, and just checking in me from time to time. There is so much kindness out there.

You will come out of this with a great personality, new hair, different boobs and a strength you didn't realize you had. It's a terrible shock I know. You will adjust. It will take some time. Wishing you the very best. Karen
Pammy46
Member
9 years ago
I'm so sorry you are here
we are all here to support you..
The waiting for tests , scans etc are the worst
i wish you the best xx
primek
Member
9 years ago
I'm sorry you have had to join this group. It's such a shock in the beginning. It's possible to have your reconstruction done or at least started at time of first surgery. You may need follow up adjustments but it doesn't mean you will no longer be curvy.

Some women are able to work during chemo maybe not the 1st week but weeks 3 and 4. It just depends. I was able to access my life insurance under a trauma claim which really helped me. If no income you would be entitled to sickness benefits or at least newstart allowance, which is better than nothing.

Yep...the hairloss is hard going, I rocked the scarf and hats but there are some good wigs and some fun wigs which should get you through.

We are here to help with what we can. And yes its so hard on those that love us. Take care. Kath x
Nadi
Member
9 years ago
So sorry yollydolly that you find yourself here. What an awful shock it is to get a diagnosis. Curly hair will come back. Your personality may go into hiding for a bit, but it too will return. As for your boob, there are many options to consider. Many women work during chemo so I will keep my fingers crossed that that works out for you as well. Come on here anytime you want to vent.

Nadine

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