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scientist
9 years agoMember
Need some support...
Hi all, This is my first message here. I have been resisting, but here I am. So I'm 37 years old. I was first diagnosed with brca in 2009 when I was 29. Did chemo, double mastectomy and hormone ...
KatyJoy
9 years agoMember
Oh scientist!, I hear you! I'm a nurse who works in palliative care. This whole experience has been so scary. It is hard when we know too much. When I was first diagnosed, I put myself in the hands of my treatment team, who were all strangers to me, and just let them tell me what I needed to hear. I couldn't bring myself to look at my path and scan results. I have looked at them now but I'm glad I didn't then as they were so scary! Sending you big virtual hugs, and Thankyou for the work you do helping us all to live the best lives we possibly can