Talking about new diagnosis, treatment
I was diagnosed on 5/8 and am waiting for a date for surgery. So much is unknown about treatment until my pathology results come back. I have an amazing family and friends but am struggling to talk wi...
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The waiting during this period is so hard and you're probably still in shock. My husband told his family, and I told my manager by email (she knew that I was going to Breastscreen for a follow-up). I also told two close friends from different friendship groups and asked them to spread the word but that I didn't want anyone to contact me. They were the ones who updated everyone else for a little while. While I was having my first surgery, my husband set up a blog for me and after that, that is how I kept everyone informed - family, friends and work colleagues. It meant that I didn't have to repeat everything all the time and it's now a journal of what I was going through, much of which is a bit blurry now.
Take care.
Take care.