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Newly Diagnosed and trying to cope
Hi my name is Suzie and I found a lump 1 week prior to christmas whilst checking my breasts in the shower. My lump is under my right breast just above the breast bone. I had one biopsy done with the r...
Hi @Suzie82
I was also diagnosed before Christmas and have started chemo already.
I was also diagnosed before Christmas and have started chemo already.
I feel what you are going through and it’s a really crappy time.
Things I found helpful were to try and take things one day or treatment at a time. I’ve also found reframing the treatment process helps get me through. So I see chemo as a good medicine and a positive experience that is helping me get better. I’m going to try and have some fun with wigs and changing up my look a bit. Also looking forward to getting my free makeup kit. Next chemo I’m taking a self care kit, headphones and Netflix to try and relax a bit.
It sounds crazy but these are the crappiest days. Once I started treatment I began feeling a bit more in control. I also found these groups to be a great help when I felt a bit wobbly. I also found lots of support once I let family and friends know.
Feel free to reach out and best of luck with everything. You’ve got this. xo
Feel free to reach out and best of luck with everything. You’ve got this. xo