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Wondering if I should have decided on a mastectomy?
I am recovering well from my lumpectomy (ILC left breast; clear margins and all 4 nodes removed clear)10 days ago but am now worrying about radiation therapy (awaiting appts with medical oncologist an...
Try not to get ahead of yourself, @LJS .... 'specially with the 'what ifs' .... Sadly, there is a chance of anyone having a recurrence, even if the BC is caught early, successful surgery, Chemo &/or Rads & Tabs ....
The good news is that MOST DON'T get recurrences xx
This disease really mucks with our brains, even more than our bodies, I reckon!
Chat with your GP about seeing a counsellor (or ring our helpline on 1800500258 Mon-Fri 9-5) as disturbed/lack of sleep can really make you feel 'down'.
Also, consider listening to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts - She was a psychologist who specialised in treating Breast Cancer patients - when she was diagnosed herself. She's had a double mastectomy, stayed flat and KNOWS what we've all gone thru! She was surprised too, at the emotions she went thru herself, as they were different from what she'd 'thought they were' when she was counseling women prior to her own diagnosis. So she 'gets it'.
Go to this link, click on the 'list' (it should show 22 tracks) and start off with No 13 (the first one of Series 1) and work your way thru them.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte tottman
Take care, and try & keep as busy as you can (to help keep the mind issues at bay.) xx
The good news is that MOST DON'T get recurrences xx
This disease really mucks with our brains, even more than our bodies, I reckon!
Chat with your GP about seeing a counsellor (or ring our helpline on 1800500258 Mon-Fri 9-5) as disturbed/lack of sleep can really make you feel 'down'.
Also, consider listening to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts - She was a psychologist who specialised in treating Breast Cancer patients - when she was diagnosed herself. She's had a double mastectomy, stayed flat and KNOWS what we've all gone thru! She was surprised too, at the emotions she went thru herself, as they were different from what she'd 'thought they were' when she was counseling women prior to her own diagnosis. So she 'gets it'.
Go to this link, click on the 'list' (it should show 22 tracks) and start off with No 13 (the first one of Series 1) and work your way thru them.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=charlotte tottman
Take care, and try & keep as busy as you can (to help keep the mind issues at bay.) xx