Well here goes.....
After reading through all the blogs over the past couple of weeks I decided it was time I introduced myself and said Hi.
I joined this site a few weeks ago, just after my first surgery....lumpectom...
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Hi Cath
I know how you feel - I was diagnosed with early breast cancer 25 March and had a mastectomy and axillary clearance on 18 April. I am waiting to find out what is to follow with chem etc on 31 May.
Even now at times I can't believe what is happening - all a bit of a whirlwind! Just take one day at a time - there are some wonderful ladies on this network already further down the road with all sorts of info and advice. Quite amazing to have access to this !!
Do all the exercises they recommend after mastectomy and hang in there - I am sorry you have had to go back so many times - the effects of the operation will take its toil on you but know that it will get better. I was frustrated a week or so ago feeling like I wasn't moving forward physically but now I am so much better on that side of things and am feeling more like myself.
How old are your children ?
I know it is hard wanting to be mum as usual when your body isnt working with you.
Hope that you doing okay and as I said just take one day at a time !!!!!
Debs xxx