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Hi all, I am just starting on my journey with breast cancer. Just had surgery on Friday (lumpectomy and sentinel nodes) and home the next day. A little bit sore, but not too bad. Have to learn to ...
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Nea, you are so right none of this makes any sense at all. I also was on the Internet all hours of the day/night. It became my best friend during the early days after being diagnosed. It is very hard with family and friends, especially when you know they are only trying to help in their own way. Maybe a few white lies need to be said so you can gain some rest time. Maybe saying you need to go out at a certain time so they leave? Isnt it strange when the role is reversed, I have aways been the one to patch up the wounded and carry everyone.
It is so hard for siblings/family to comprehend what is really happening. They have that look of worry and uncertainty in their eyes. I involved my 3 children and ask my daughter to sit in on the biopsy and all other appointments which gave her a better understanding.I explained in detail every step of the way to all my kids.
I hope you are feeling better soon (from the operation), and do you know yet what your treatment plan is ?. Cheers Jo xx