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Kelly88
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8 years ago

Scared of double mastectomy

I am 29 years old, diagnosed with one Stage 2 Invasive Carcinoma in my right breast only 2 months ago. It was a triple negative tumour for which I have a lumpectomy. I am 3 chemo treatments through and 3 more to go. I have also been told I have the BRCA1 genetic abnormality and will be going through a preventative double mastectomy next year after my chemo treatment.

I keep saying and reading these words but they are slowly sinking in. I am terrified of the pain and the recovery. I am also worried about the aesthetics and quality of life afterwards as well.

I am also dreading not being able to hold my 1 year old son for a month or so at a time when having these surgeries.

Reading all your stories I know that there is life after this horrific chapter. However, I think I just needed to chair my story and be embraced by people who know what I am going through.

Thanks for listening

Xxx

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