Reconstruction diep and radiotherapy
My name is Jenny and I'm 51, I just went for my mammogram and just got told that I have high grade dcis low grade invasive on my right breast and it is scattered over 51mm am still in shock as the sur...
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Hi Jenny,
Sorry you have arrived here.
I was diagnosed a year ago and it is such a shock and feels like a freight train is rushing through your life and mind.
its a cliche but it is really important to stop, breathe and take it one day and one step at a time.
It was slightly different for me. I pretty much knew I would have to have surgery within weeks and chemo was a given.
I expect having a 'grey area' with regards to treatment doesn't really help.?
It encourages hope but then can also be a shock if the treatment types change.
The bcna kit will help and if you have been allocated a breast care nurse also.
I had a (L) mastectomy for carcinoma of breast (skin sparing) with expander initially and prior to chemo.
I did want to do a double to reduce risk but waited on pathology results and eventually had second mastectomy, post chemo.
its hard having multiple surgeries but sometimes that is how it pans out.
The best laid plans go awry.
Unfortunately most cannot afford financially to have extended time off.
i bit the bullet and decided my health and state of mind would best be served by stopping a stressful job and spending time recovering and repairing.
Financial options and entitlements are something to explore...income protection? Superannuation? Sickness allowance? Some of the options to consider.
You will find that there is an even split of women whom have chemo side effects which prevent maintaining full time work and those who don't experience the worst of it. Everyone is different.
Sensible research may ease your mind but Dr Google will not.
I will soon have surgery to exchange expanders for implants and Herceptin to finish in December.
A year ago the timeframe of treatment seemed insurmountable but it does bubble along and it does end and is completely doable.
i hope you find some relief soon from this shock and head space to think slowly and clearly to jump each hurdle as it appears.
best of luck.
A.
Sorry you have arrived here.
I was diagnosed a year ago and it is such a shock and feels like a freight train is rushing through your life and mind.
its a cliche but it is really important to stop, breathe and take it one day and one step at a time.
It was slightly different for me. I pretty much knew I would have to have surgery within weeks and chemo was a given.
I expect having a 'grey area' with regards to treatment doesn't really help.?
It encourages hope but then can also be a shock if the treatment types change.
The bcna kit will help and if you have been allocated a breast care nurse also.
I had a (L) mastectomy for carcinoma of breast (skin sparing) with expander initially and prior to chemo.
I did want to do a double to reduce risk but waited on pathology results and eventually had second mastectomy, post chemo.
its hard having multiple surgeries but sometimes that is how it pans out.
The best laid plans go awry.
Unfortunately most cannot afford financially to have extended time off.
i bit the bullet and decided my health and state of mind would best be served by stopping a stressful job and spending time recovering and repairing.
Financial options and entitlements are something to explore...income protection? Superannuation? Sickness allowance? Some of the options to consider.
You will find that there is an even split of women whom have chemo side effects which prevent maintaining full time work and those who don't experience the worst of it. Everyone is different.
Sensible research may ease your mind but Dr Google will not.
I will soon have surgery to exchange expanders for implants and Herceptin to finish in December.
A year ago the timeframe of treatment seemed insurmountable but it does bubble along and it does end and is completely doable.
i hope you find some relief soon from this shock and head space to think slowly and clearly to jump each hurdle as it appears.
best of luck.
A.