Scared about the side effects of treatment
Hello everyone, I'm 35 with two young girls- I was initially diagnosed with LCIS just after a routine scan- but after my mastectomy surgery 2 weeks ago, the pathology has come back that I have HER...
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So sorry to see you joining the club that no-one ever wants to join .... Hopefully we'll be able to help you along your way as you start your treatment & beyond xx. It is a massive shock when we get the diagnosis - and all the emotions that you felt & are feeling are all totally valid! Feel free to vent away here - we've all been thru that 'caught in the headlights' moment where we wonder if life will ever return to normal again .... Emotions can range from Sadness to anger, whilst grieving for the life we 'knew' and making the best of what is ahead of us - so if you find yourself a tad overwhelmed, please either ring our helpline for a private chat, here on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) or ask your GP to refer you to a local counsellor. Sometimes your cancer centre/Oncologist may also be able to refer you to someone, too ... We have a few members in Adelaide/Sth Australia ... they may be able to point you to someone specific.
Not everyone has really bad side effects, even with chemo - so fingers crossed that you are one of the lucky ones xx I am sure others will jump on with tips for reducing the chance of side effects xx
Are you planning on having reconstruction after your mastectomy? If 'yes', you may like to join the Reconstruction group here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
If 'no' you may like to join the Flat Chat group, here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Charlotte Tottman (A specialist BC Counsellor who was diagnosed with BC 5+ years ago - and had a double mastectomy.) Her podcasts on her own 'journey' are very easy to listen to & I think you'll relate to a lot of the issues that she went thru herself. She is very easy to listen to.
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Feel free to check this post out with lots of info on the forum - we have some 'off topic' threads on our gardens, art & craft & even 'funny stuff' to give us a laugh! .... As well as some 'tick sheets' down the bottom, to self assess your mental and physical health ....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Take care & Wishing you all the best for your upcoming treatment xx
Not everyone has really bad side effects, even with chemo - so fingers crossed that you are one of the lucky ones xx I am sure others will jump on with tips for reducing the chance of side effects xx
Are you planning on having reconstruction after your mastectomy? If 'yes', you may like to join the Reconstruction group here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
If 'no' you may like to join the Flat Chat group, here:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/29-flat-chat-no-breast-reconstruction
Charlotte Tottman (A specialist BC Counsellor who was diagnosed with BC 5+ years ago - and had a double mastectomy.) Her podcasts on her own 'journey' are very easy to listen to & I think you'll relate to a lot of the issues that she went thru herself. She is very easy to listen to.
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Feel free to check this post out with lots of info on the forum - we have some 'off topic' threads on our gardens, art & craft & even 'funny stuff' to give us a laugh! .... As well as some 'tick sheets' down the bottom, to self assess your mental and physical health ....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Take care & Wishing you all the best for your upcoming treatment xx