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I had a breast screen in mid June and by the 2nd July my right breast was removed. I would like to talk to someone in a similar position. I am 59, married, 2 children and 3 grandchildren and I live i...
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Hi Lyn
I am new to the network and reading your post I was in a similar position to you. I am now 64 and was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2001 and chose to have a complete mastectomy and had a reconstructionm at the same time. Didn't think I could handle not having anything there at all or going through another operation later.
Still have trouble with some bras being uncomfortable, like to have plenty of stretch and cannot wear underwire as too uncomfortable.
We also had our own business when I was diagnosed (since retired) and it was difficult to have time to get my head around what was happening, still get a bit toey when it is time for my annual check, but so far so good
I was lucky I did not have to have any chemo or radiation as it was caught early and having to mastectomy instead of lumpectomy proved to be right decision
Hope you are feeling better, try to get some time for yourself - not always easy when you are used to helping everyone else - seems to be a women's greatest problem- putting ourselves first.
Must stop waffling
Take care