angea
3 months agoMember
Sad and lonely
Hi everyone. I’m new here, recently diagnosed with high grade DCIS. I had a wide excision to remove the DCIS and margins. Results showed small amounts of invasive cancer in the margins, so a week ag...
Welcome to the forum and being so honest in where you feel you are at emotionally.
What you will find is support comes from the most unexpected places! Friends, family, as you noted, have their own lives, issues et cetera
Comparing yourself to someone else, a work colleague isn't helping you. It's a so and so however everyone handles it in their own way. Your colleague has her way, you have yours. Don't feel selfish - it’s a major event in your life.
Perhaps ringing BCNA Helpline or engaging with a Psychologist may help you. Acceptance is the key.
Find time to take a deep breath, make a cuppa or enjoy a wander in the fresh air!
Best wishes for your further results
Take care