IN SHOCK
My name is Trina, I'm 45 years old (I have a 7 year old son) and until last week though Breast Cancer was something that happened to 'other people'..
I found a lump last Sunday, went to the Docto...
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Hi Trina- lots to tell you.
Tell whover you like but only when you are prepared to hear some very stupid things on occassion. It is very hard for people to hear and their reactions can be quite odd and inappropriate. Mostly though they are lovely. I told pretty much everyone and got some great support. My butcher even offered to deliver my order if I wanted to phone it through!!!!
As far as work- I am a primary deputy. Let the boss know if you are comfortable to let him know you will give him/ her more info as you can. Try and be sensible with regards to work, I have had lots of colleagues with BC (8 in fact) and all followed varying paths. I took a full 6 months off for chemo and three surgeries and then went back four days a week. I felt like the time off was all for ME. I walked on the beach then went for coffee (or iced coffee when my mouth was sore from cehmo), watched movies etc when I felt well. There is always someone who can do your job. A great teacher got to be acting deputy while I was off and she did a great job.
Be brave and positive BUT be honest with yourself and with at least one person who can listen to you without urging you to be positive ALL the time.
There was a member who posted a lot last year and she said it is all "doable" and she was right on the money.
Love Helen