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Hi Ree,
I hope all went well with your operation and that you are now on the road to recovery. I was 35 when I had my first mastectomy and have just had a second one on 26th August this year at the grand old age of 42! My boys were only 5 and 8 the first time and I didn't really tell them very much about what was going on....I just told them that mummy had to go into hospital to have an operation but that I was going to be fine as long as I got lots of cuddles from them! I was lucky enough to know that the first lot was DCIS and wouldn't need any further treatment. The second time though it was invasive cancer and my boys are now 13 & 15. I have told them that I have breast cancer and we have kept them informed all the way along as to what I was having done etc. I have just gone for my first chemo today (so far I don't feel any different!) and they were quite worried but now that they can see that I am ok, they are a lot happier. We are going to have a haircutting day soon where I am going to get them to cut my hair really short before I lose it - then I will wear my wig and hopefully it will make them feel a bit happier about the whole process of the hair loss :)
Anyway, if you need anyone to talk to, I am here. Add me as a contact if you like and I will answer any messages as soon as possible.
Take care,
Louise x