Support with coping
I've just been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer NST, I haven't been told what stage or what kind yet. I'm 27 and this has come as a major shock to my family and I. I'm struggling with how to cope...
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Hi there, I am so sorry to hear of what is a most daunting and overwhelming experience and you are not alone in the impact it has on self and those who love us. It is an on going journey. I agree with all that is advised above. I also found excellent personal support through the Cancer Council and had four free counselling sessions with the most excellent nurse counsellor. Being a counselling social worker myself, I found her professional care and support invaluable. I also spoke to the breast care nurse attached to the hospital where I had my surgery. She talked me through all the steps in a kind and compassionate way that reassured my anxieties and enabled me to face surgery and radiotherapy. One step at a time and finding moments of pleasure and joy to bracket out the overwhelming thoughts and emotions also helped me. I painted and drew a lot and walked heaps. All the best to you.