Overwhelmed and feeling down
After 2 opinion from different drs I have been told that a total mastectomy is only option for me due to the multiple lesions found in my breast. I am feeling rather overwhelmed at the thought of losi...
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Hi @Karenp23, so sorry you’ve got breast cancer.It’s not fair and it has nothing to do with what we did or didn’t do- shit just happens! It doesn’t feel real at first,like you are in a bad dream.It’s very distressing as you embark on the fight of your life.I’ve had to face the crappy bc ride twice. First time was in 2003.I was 47 and I had a lumpectomy,full node clearance and radiation.Seven years later it came back in the same spot so I had to have a mastectomy followed by chemo.Because of radiation I am restricted with reconstruction choices. However,I’ve chosen to stay lopsided as I’m paranoid about another recurrence.Losing a breast is hard and you do grieve.The operation itself is easy enough to get over.I felt more confident once I got fitted with a prosthesis 6weeks post op.It’s now 9 yrs since my last surgery and I’m fine.
Keep coming back here for support and ask any questions.Sometimes a local support group can be helpful. BCNA has a directory.I run one in the Hills area of Sydney.
Keep coming back here for support and ask any questions.Sometimes a local support group can be helpful. BCNA has a directory.I run one in the Hills area of Sydney.