Lucky stars
Earlier this year I noticed a lump in my left breast that was not going anywhere. It was hard and persistent but not very big. Having always had lumpy breasts I proceeded to ignore it for quite som...
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Hi sueki
Welcome to the network. I'm sorry to hear what has happened, but you have come to the right place.
Lots of ladies here have had, or are going thru their own particular journey, so this is the forum to be asking questions and if you like - vent! I know I did.
I really believe your friend was sending you messages and that she's been integral to you and your journey. She's obviously your guardian angel. Thank God she whispered in your ear (so to speak).
And how thoughtful of you to think of your family and friends when facing the prospect of a double mastectomy.
Having a mastectomy, let alone a double mastectomy is a traumic experience (I had a single left one). You have been very brave having done this and I hope the recovery wasn't too bad for you.
I simply love the idea of getting a boob cast - how fantastic! I just wish I had thought of that - although I'd have no idea where to go to get it! And I love the idea of decorating it too! Well done!
You mention you're half way through chemo and that your hair is almost out. I think you're lucky to have had it that long....some women (like myself) loose it on the first chemo. I lost mine within 24 hrs after the chemo - I couldn't believe it! What was left made me look like Cousin It (out of the Addams Family) so I went to a hairdressers (not my own as it was too upsetting for my hairdresser) and got it shaved off.
We nick-named my now shiny head - chrome dome! When I purchased my wig that was christened "Fred". Funny how we nickname things isn't it.
Aside from the obvious shock and the emotional roller coaster ride that goes with cancer, let alone the surgeries, I think you have coped really well and you should give yourself a big pat on the back!
I really hope chemo isn't too bad for you but do remember to rest a lot. I was told to drink plenty of water a couple of days before and after chemo - somehow it's supposed to help. I s'pose it did too.
By the sound of it you have a great support network of family and friends and that's very important. Likewise you'll get support from the ladies here, so do blog away to your heart's content - like if you're awake at some ungodly hour of the night/morning 'cause the steriods [if you have to take them before chemo] is keeping you up! I know I did and got to meet some lovely ladies.
Do keep in touch and good luck.
cheers
Helen