Get Connected Day!

Hi there Zeph ...... I guess by now you feel as if you are on a merry-go-round that shows no sign of stopping.  Your emotions are all shot to pieces, with so many questions unanswered and so many uncertainties.

I was diagnosed in 2010 but took the option of having a mastectomy and gland removal straight away.  At my age at the time (62) that was the decision I was comfortable with.

I was lucky in as much that the cancer had not spread to the rest of my body so it was not necessary to have chemo or radiotherapy.  I was prescribed with Arimidex for 5 years ( 1 year to go yeha!)  I didn't consider reconstruction and/or "back up boobs" as I am content with my body as it is ... loosing a breast was just another step in life's journey ..... once again this was my choice.

You have come to the right place for support and advice .... that's what family does for each other - and we consider ourselves one big family.  There will be ladies here who have travelled the reconstruction path and will be only too happy to share their experiences with you

This seems very scary and daunting at the moment but as time goes by you will find yourself in an advising and supporting role on here.  Unfortunately our numbers are growing - this is due to knowledge being shared and early detection.

Never lose sight of the fact that you are your number one priority ... You don't mention your family details and how they are coping with this challenge.  Stay in touch - and remember your family has just grown by an extra 5,000 .... but don't worry , we won't all come around for a cuppa at the same time

Luv Shirl x0x