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Post surgery
I’m 66 and a paraplegic. Just been diagnosed and having a mastectomy in 2 days time. I’ve decided to go for bilateral if she agrees and there’s enough time in the theatre but I want to know how much c...
Dear @Marycipk
The moral is, don’t read horror stories! I learned very quickly that, with a few exceptions such as this website, people write about their treatment experiences when they are angry and upset, but rarely when they are satisfied or getting along OK. It’s human nature. So you can get a very one sided picture. Chemo can be tough, no question. But some of us got through pretty lightly, with little disruption to daily living. You need your energy for the stuff you need to do, not for the stuff that might never happen. One day at a time. Celebrate the good stuff, like sleeping on your side! Best wishes.
The moral is, don’t read horror stories! I learned very quickly that, with a few exceptions such as this website, people write about their treatment experiences when they are angry and upset, but rarely when they are satisfied or getting along OK. It’s human nature. So you can get a very one sided picture. Chemo can be tough, no question. But some of us got through pretty lightly, with little disruption to daily living. You need your energy for the stuff you need to do, not for the stuff that might never happen. One day at a time. Celebrate the good stuff, like sleeping on your side! Best wishes.