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Suzi_S61
7 years agoMember
Hi TeePee, I am sorry to hear you have had to go through this. I too was diagnosed with BC in August. I have had a left breast mastectomy and axillary clearance and seen radiotherapist and waiting to see oncologist this week. My experience has been a mixture of being surrounded by supportive wonderful people including medical staff and breast care nurses and this online forum. I am lucky my children are all adults (most of the time haha). They have had mixed reactions. Sometimes they seem to be coping with the information and other times its a bit overwhelming for them. I think when children are younger they mostly deal with the facts. Not to say they won't be worried but they are very resilient.
My surgeon didn't feel I needed to record any information but he explained everything and gave me pamphlets to bring home. He did an amazing job with surgery. I don't need to see him for 3 months now.
I found the My Journey Kit very informative and helpful. My BS also ruled out Breast Reconstruction for me for 18 months as he wants me to heal completely and ensure I don't get BC in my right breast. His thinking was based on the fact if I have a tummy tuck it can only happen once. Your situation may be completely different to mine. We are all unique in our own way. I hope your journey is smooth and successful. Always here if you want to chat. I found the Breastcare Nurses extremely valuable. Still seeing them at my oncologist appointment and in 3 weeks to help with a fitting for a wig. It's a bit of a roller coaster ride emotionally but there is an enormous amount of support here for you. Best wishes.
My surgeon didn't feel I needed to record any information but he explained everything and gave me pamphlets to bring home. He did an amazing job with surgery. I don't need to see him for 3 months now.
I found the My Journey Kit very informative and helpful. My BS also ruled out Breast Reconstruction for me for 18 months as he wants me to heal completely and ensure I don't get BC in my right breast. His thinking was based on the fact if I have a tummy tuck it can only happen once. Your situation may be completely different to mine. We are all unique in our own way. I hope your journey is smooth and successful. Always here if you want to chat. I found the Breastcare Nurses extremely valuable. Still seeing them at my oncologist appointment and in 3 weeks to help with a fitting for a wig. It's a bit of a roller coaster ride emotionally but there is an enormous amount of support here for you. Best wishes.