Staying Positive - new diagnosis
Hello All, A little over 3 weeks ago I saw a dimple on my breast that was only obvious when I raised my arm over my head. Since then I’ve had mammograms, ultrasound, biopsy, radioactive tracer injec...
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Hi @Tracey2800, I’m so glad you found your way here. There are so many beautiful people here who can help you through this time. I’m relatively new and had my wide excision and node removal 9 days ago. My boob is still blue and thanks @kmakm I didn’t know it will take 3 months to fade!
Wow it’s such a whirlwind and how awful to receive the news in front of a group of students. You must have really had to hold it together, you were amazing to do that. I’m glad you’re surrounded by family and friends. These are the people that you have to allow to help you. Many strong, independent women find it hard to accept help. I’m one of them! But over the last week my friends have dropped off dinners every day for my family of 5, and I never realised how much I would appreciate it. Tonight the freezer is empty but my heart is full of gratitude.
The decision of mastectomy is a really confrontating one. First reaction is to get rid of everything so this horrible thing is gone. Once you have the full histapathology results your surgeon will have a much better idea of your unique situation and will be able to provide pathways for you to consider.
The waiting time is tough and I often found myself on this site as I fluctuated from being positive to sometimes just feeling really low.
We are all here for you and will support you through this xxx
Wow it’s such a whirlwind and how awful to receive the news in front of a group of students. You must have really had to hold it together, you were amazing to do that. I’m glad you’re surrounded by family and friends. These are the people that you have to allow to help you. Many strong, independent women find it hard to accept help. I’m one of them! But over the last week my friends have dropped off dinners every day for my family of 5, and I never realised how much I would appreciate it. Tonight the freezer is empty but my heart is full of gratitude.
The decision of mastectomy is a really confrontating one. First reaction is to get rid of everything so this horrible thing is gone. Once you have the full histapathology results your surgeon will have a much better idea of your unique situation and will be able to provide pathways for you to consider.
The waiting time is tough and I often found myself on this site as I fluctuated from being positive to sometimes just feeling really low.
We are all here for you and will support you through this xxx