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Being younger
Hi ladies,
I have been doing a study with the cancer council recently. They are interviewing people diagnosed in between 18 and 24. They are looking into how they can make treatment and support groups...
I think the hardest part of my journey was getting someone to listen to my concerns (GP's etc) because of my age I was told it was nothing, just hormones etc...
Another hard thing was finding support for younger women like you being under 30 couldnt find anyone my age with breast cancer - it took me 6 months to find a support group and I had to travel an hr to get to them.
Another hard thing was fertility. I was newly married and keen to start a family. Hoping my hubby and I will still get that chance in 5+yrs when I finish treatment.
& yes I got very angry when ppl would tell me my age... i know im young... get over it.