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Butterfly_40
9 years agoMember
My journey of B C
Hi everyone, I was formally diagnosed BC with multifocal invasive lobular carcinoma from biopsy 2 days before Christmas in 2016. I had lumpectomy and sentinel nodes biopsy 2 days before New Year. I...
Butterfly_40
9 years agoMember
Thank you for sharing your experience, Afraser!
You were so amazing only away from work for one week post mastectomy and worked through your chemo. I am so happy for you did so incredibly well. I loved that 3 of your colleagues wanted your wig!
Being open about it definitely has made it easier for me as well. I did exactly like you did, told my immediate family and my unit manager (otherwise I won't have my wonderful job back) soon I had the diagnosis. Because it was during Christmas and new year, i didn't want to dampen anyone else 's festive spirits, I told my close friends after Christmas and gradually other friends after new year.
Lots of love and hugs for you!
You were so amazing only away from work for one week post mastectomy and worked through your chemo. I am so happy for you did so incredibly well. I loved that 3 of your colleagues wanted your wig!
Being open about it definitely has made it easier for me as well. I did exactly like you did, told my immediate family and my unit manager (otherwise I won't have my wonderful job back) soon I had the diagnosis. Because it was during Christmas and new year, i didn't want to dampen anyone else 's festive spirits, I told my close friends after Christmas and gradually other friends after new year.
Lots of love and hugs for you!