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Bluewren
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10 years ago

Recently diagnosed. Events moving so fast.

That's  good that this rollercoaster is going fast only because less time to be feeling overwhelmed. Recently I have had a wide local excision with a sentinel node biopsy.feeling a bit better thinking I can handle this but the results to show I need more surgery in a few weeks. My lymph nodes are clear but not my margins. Taking one step forward but feel I'm taking heaps of steps back as regards recovery. Finding it hard to cope with all these emotions. I guess I take one day at a time and realize this isn't  going to be my year but I will be strong and make it through this journey.

I know every case is different but to some ladies just finding out i found the hardest was all the before bits not the actual surgery and recovery. Had my stitches removed a few days ago and feeling okay. Just wish it was just recovery now.so much support out there and the breast care nurses are so caring and informative.

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  • Bluewren's avatar
    Bluewren
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Kath,  thank-you for your kind words.  Tears do start automatically at times. Hard to control. Sounds like you have been through this nightmare too. Best wishes to you in the future. ??

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    Bluewren
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thank-you Karen,  still waiting on second surgery in a few weeks time. Seems like forever but trying to keep positive. ??

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    primek
    Member
    10 years ago

    I wept quite a lot in the lead up to surgery. Didn't help that my brother's wife died 3 days after  my biopsy was done, of endometrial cancer. I went to her funeral and supported her family over Xmas knowing I most likely had breast cancer but felt I couldn't  tell any of them. I wept for weeks before  surgery...20 days...felt forever. I was unable to work as a mess. But as you say once the surgery and treatment starts it seems easier...you are doing something. I still have times when I just weep...fear of return etc. Then I just seem to move on and feel positive again. It really is a roller coaster ride. Hope all things going well and your wider excision is succesful. Kath x

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    KarenS66
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Bluewren, just saw your post and was wondering how you were doing? Did you have further surgery?

    Sending hugs and good thoughts ??