Newly Diagnosed 18/2/2020
Hi Everyone, my name is Lois and my life got bit of a shock last week when the doctor said "It is Aggressive, Invasive Breast Cancer". The emotions went into hyper drive and I left his room and prom...
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Thank you for the kind words, wisdom and advice. I must admit I did come home and seek Dr. Google's info. I roamed as many sites as possible but kept on being drawn back to this site, especially when my Breast Care Nurse said joining the forum would help me. I knew I had to be educated as much as possible and also to answer any questions posed by my family.
I found using social media to put one post up on facebook helped combat the need to individually tell my extended family and friends - it was reassuring indeed to have the outpouring of love and friendship - even though my initial reaction was not to tell anyone - that was a natural reaction I assume to "protect" feelings both of myself and others.
I have been told that Radiation can leave you exhausted and the skin becomes highly sensitive for weeks after the sessions are completed? Would soft flowy clothing (cottons) be preferable?
Thank you once again (big Hugs) Lois