New diagnosis, have had mastectomy
Hi All I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24 August. Core Biopsy and FNA showed that I had cancer in the tumour, in the milk ducts and lymph nodes. I freaked out at that but saw surgeon 24 hours l...
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Hi @TeePee and welcome. It's such a shock, isn't it? Once you know your treatment plan, things will settle a bit. I was diagnosed just before Christmas and have now finished active treatment. I have kids not too different in age to yours - 11, 12 & 15 at time of diagnosis. I have been honest with them and apart from the odd wobble, they have managed well. It is important though (and particularly as you're a single mum) that they understand that they need to help you. You (and they) might be surprised at just how much support they can be.