Newly diagnosed at 31
Hi all lovely ladies, i was diagnosed last with invasive ductal carcinoma triple positive. I have absolutely no family history of breast cancer. I am totally lost and do not know where to start. My...
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Hi @Sumi - I am so sorry to see you here - but, we have travelled the road before you & as the lovely ladies above have given so much terrific info - there is very little more to be added.
Just know that you have all our support & hope that you don't have a bumpy ride!
Re hospital - I suggest that everyone take a good pair of ear plugs with them as well as eye goggles (like they give you on airplanes for long flights), as they are incredibly noisey places & have the lights on 24/7! These are REALLY GOOD ear plugs (you can get them at chemists or hardware shops) - just squash them to a 'pencil size' & shove them in your ears ..... they expand to take the shape of your inner ear - and cut out MOST noises. If alarms or anything go off or anyone talks to you - you still hear them!
A small pillow (sort of long & narrow - or curved ....) can also help to support your arm/shoulder as you recover ..... and make sure you keep up your pain meds for the first week at least. ;)
Whilst it is good to be 'in control' of your condition - if you are feeling vulnerable or upset, let your husband know - there is nothing like a hug for giving you support. There may be times when something may 'set you off' into an emotional wreck for a short period ... No-one knows what the trigger is until it happens. Just be aware that it can happen (and has happened to most of us.)
If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate - ask away! We are here to help support you and your husband .... and help you avoid any speed bumps xx
It is a roller coast emotional ride - there is no history of any cancer in my family either. :(
Just know that you have all our support & hope that you don't have a bumpy ride!
Re hospital - I suggest that everyone take a good pair of ear plugs with them as well as eye goggles (like they give you on airplanes for long flights), as they are incredibly noisey places & have the lights on 24/7! These are REALLY GOOD ear plugs (you can get them at chemists or hardware shops) - just squash them to a 'pencil size' & shove them in your ears ..... they expand to take the shape of your inner ear - and cut out MOST noises. If alarms or anything go off or anyone talks to you - you still hear them!
A small pillow (sort of long & narrow - or curved ....) can also help to support your arm/shoulder as you recover ..... and make sure you keep up your pain meds for the first week at least. ;)
Whilst it is good to be 'in control' of your condition - if you are feeling vulnerable or upset, let your husband know - there is nothing like a hug for giving you support. There may be times when something may 'set you off' into an emotional wreck for a short period ... No-one knows what the trigger is until it happens. Just be aware that it can happen (and has happened to most of us.)
If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate - ask away! We are here to help support you and your husband .... and help you avoid any speed bumps xx
It is a roller coast emotional ride - there is no history of any cancer in my family either. :(
All the best - thinking of you xx