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I am so glad I found this group today and already reading everyone's stories gives me so much comfort I have somewhere to go when lonely. I find online chats good for me and maybe I might make some n...
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Hi @TrishV
I'm so sorry to hear you have joined the group no one ever thinks they will join. I was 50 (Dec 2022) when I was 1st diagnosed with my breast cancer, (also a big busted chick here too) I had a lumpectomy to remove, then was told to have radiation afterwards, but alas the 1st surgery left the cancer behind in the lymph nodes and a re occurrence happened thanks to that, and I was re diagnosed in the Aug of 2023, I'm still under gong treatment now, I went through chemo, now onto radiation, then back to oncology to talk about these hormone blockers,
I've also spent time researching eating healthy for living with breast cancer, and speaking with my naturopath - this has help me so much in what I can add into my daily diet,
People will tell you to exercise too,
I did this in my own time, and finding something that truly makes me happy, for me my choices are swimming and yoga, I personally hate walking, unless I'm out shopping in the shopping centres , haha
I found reaching out to the cancer council here in QLD (Brisbane office) so helpful, from the nurses to help you understand your options, to their psychologist, who i now see regularly to help me get through all this for my mental health,
I find this online forum to also be helpful with many lovely and supportive people who can share their experiences and thoughts with you, as well as some of the pod casts I have listen too.
its all overwhelming as you say as its completely normal, and so much runs through your head, the one thing I have learnt in my own journey is to value yourself, and ask questions if you do not like what you are being told, ask why, to things being told to you, if they don't sit well with you,
you know your own body.
Thinking of you, and wishing you nothing but good vibes as you go through this, and when ever you do feel alone, jumping on here is a great idea,
Some one said to me at the very start of my journey here on this forum, that you develop a thick skin over time, as when I was 1st diagnosed I got very upset on what & how various people (friends and family include) spoke to me about the cancer, it was extremely upsetting, but now I do have that thicker skin, and I've learnt how to handle such things being said so much better.
Never feel bad for asking for help. And please do ask for help, you shouldn't have to face this alone at all.
In my 51 years I never thought I would be speaking to a psychologist , but my goodness she has been a huge blessing to me.
Keep us updated on your journey, and best wishes xx
I'm so sorry to hear you have joined the group no one ever thinks they will join. I was 50 (Dec 2022) when I was 1st diagnosed with my breast cancer, (also a big busted chick here too) I had a lumpectomy to remove, then was told to have radiation afterwards, but alas the 1st surgery left the cancer behind in the lymph nodes and a re occurrence happened thanks to that, and I was re diagnosed in the Aug of 2023, I'm still under gong treatment now, I went through chemo, now onto radiation, then back to oncology to talk about these hormone blockers,
I've also spent time researching eating healthy for living with breast cancer, and speaking with my naturopath - this has help me so much in what I can add into my daily diet,
People will tell you to exercise too,
I did this in my own time, and finding something that truly makes me happy, for me my choices are swimming and yoga, I personally hate walking, unless I'm out shopping in the shopping centres , haha
I found reaching out to the cancer council here in QLD (Brisbane office) so helpful, from the nurses to help you understand your options, to their psychologist, who i now see regularly to help me get through all this for my mental health,
I find this online forum to also be helpful with many lovely and supportive people who can share their experiences and thoughts with you, as well as some of the pod casts I have listen too.
its all overwhelming as you say as its completely normal, and so much runs through your head, the one thing I have learnt in my own journey is to value yourself, and ask questions if you do not like what you are being told, ask why, to things being told to you, if they don't sit well with you,
you know your own body.
Thinking of you, and wishing you nothing but good vibes as you go through this, and when ever you do feel alone, jumping on here is a great idea,
Some one said to me at the very start of my journey here on this forum, that you develop a thick skin over time, as when I was 1st diagnosed I got very upset on what & how various people (friends and family include) spoke to me about the cancer, it was extremely upsetting, but now I do have that thicker skin, and I've learnt how to handle such things being said so much better.
Never feel bad for asking for help. And please do ask for help, you shouldn't have to face this alone at all.
In my 51 years I never thought I would be speaking to a psychologist , but my goodness she has been a huge blessing to me.
Keep us updated on your journey, and best wishes xx