Newly diagnosed Mum with kids.
Hi all, Diagnosed on 14th Aug with Grade 3 Invasive Carcinoma...surgery on the 20th - lumpectomy and removal of sentinal node...only just wrapping my head around it all. Starting to all seem real now...
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Hi @Shimmer78.
I was diagnosed the day before my 40th Birthday last year and have two boys aged 11 and 9 (now 12 and almost 10). We were very upfront with the boys and have been through it all.
I had a Left Total Mastectomy (looking at Reconstruction next year.
Ive been through Chemo, Radio and continuing with Herceptin until the end of November.
We all have had a good cry many times and my 9 year old is a almost permanent fixture to my side.
I shaved my hair off when my son came back from his year 5 camp and bought Pokemon and Wonder Women scarves (with their help) to make it a bit easier. I couldn't do a wig. At home, I just rocked the bald look.
I also let their teachers and principle know just to give them the heads up and give them any support the need.
If I can offer anymore advice or support, let me know. Mel xx
I was diagnosed the day before my 40th Birthday last year and have two boys aged 11 and 9 (now 12 and almost 10). We were very upfront with the boys and have been through it all.
I had a Left Total Mastectomy (looking at Reconstruction next year.
Ive been through Chemo, Radio and continuing with Herceptin until the end of November.
We all have had a good cry many times and my 9 year old is a almost permanent fixture to my side.
I shaved my hair off when my son came back from his year 5 camp and bought Pokemon and Wonder Women scarves (with their help) to make it a bit easier. I couldn't do a wig. At home, I just rocked the bald look.
I also let their teachers and principle know just to give them the heads up and give them any support the need.
If I can offer anymore advice or support, let me know. Mel xx