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Newly diagnosed and learning
I've read through some posts and realise I have lots of gaps of knowledge about what I have. I know I have breast cancer, it's about 8cm, I know its spread to my armpit lymphs and now the nodes near ...
So sorry to hear your diagnosis. I recieved mine just under a month ago, now I'm home recovering from a mastectomy. It all happens so quickly. I'm 39 and also have a 1 and 4 year old, so I understand your fear. I'm still waiting for my stage and grade, which I will find out on Thursday. It's all so much to take in, but once your treatment starts you begin to feel coragous. You will surprise yourself. You can do this. Try to focus on one thing at a time and cuddle your beautiful kids extra hard. Let others help you and talk to whomever you can. There is a lot of knowledge, comfort and inspiration here.