Newly diagnosed
G'day folks... I am 50 yrs old. I was diagnosed on the 24/04/24, day before Anzac day...😢. I have all theses mixed emotions right now. I found a lump 2 inches long in my left breast. Biopsy felt like...
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Hi @herplv
You have come to the right place on this forum.
We all “ get it” in a way someone who hadn’t had this diagnosis never will , no matter how empathetic they may be.
I had a double mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction - the reconstruction was delayed as I had to have 28 rounds of radiotherapy due to the size of my tumour.
It’s an emotional roller coaster and decisions about things like whether to have reconstruction and if so the type are difficult and extremely personal .
There is an emotional toll as well as a physical one.
i had a couple of sessions with a psychologist and the best advice was it’s ok to cry - I did a lot of crying in the first few weeks - including in the most random of places ( eg at the checkout in the supermarket).
I had a core biopsy of my breast and it was black and blue for a week ( I bruise easily).
I had a lot of bruising after the mastectomy - also a lot if pain - it’s important to take the painkillers they prescribe.
My reconstruction was not anywhere as painful as the mastectomy was .
Have a look at the private groups on reconstruction and staying flat - there are personal stories and photos on there that you will find helpful.
Take care.🌺
You have come to the right place on this forum.
We all “ get it” in a way someone who hadn’t had this diagnosis never will , no matter how empathetic they may be.
I had a double mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction - the reconstruction was delayed as I had to have 28 rounds of radiotherapy due to the size of my tumour.
It’s an emotional roller coaster and decisions about things like whether to have reconstruction and if so the type are difficult and extremely personal .
There is an emotional toll as well as a physical one.
i had a couple of sessions with a psychologist and the best advice was it’s ok to cry - I did a lot of crying in the first few weeks - including in the most random of places ( eg at the checkout in the supermarket).
I had a core biopsy of my breast and it was black and blue for a week ( I bruise easily).
I had a lot of bruising after the mastectomy - also a lot if pain - it’s important to take the painkillers they prescribe.
My reconstruction was not anywhere as painful as the mastectomy was .
Have a look at the private groups on reconstruction and staying flat - there are personal stories and photos on there that you will find helpful.
Take care.🌺