Triple Negative
Hi there, I’m new to this site and to be honest very scared. I had surgery a week ago to have a cancer removed (lumpectomy). Results are in. Clear margins and clear nodes (that’s the good news) Grade ...
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Thank you @kmakm @onemargie I’ve finally been given an appointment date to see an oncologist, September 12th. I have since spoken to the nurses from the McGrath Foundation, who will be with me through my journey if chemo is required, and say it’s likely I will have chemo. I’ve decided to live in the mind set that it’s going to happen rather than hope that it’s not. That way there won’t be any more shocks on the day, I’ve had too many of those lately lol.
Instead of googling or the scary details of chemo, I have a basic idea thanks to the nurses, I’ve been googling wigs, head wear, eyebrows and make up. Just trying to get my mind set in a good place.
I know what you mean by knowing who your friends are @onemargie I have lived with mental illness all my adult life, due to mental abuse growing up, when acrophobia set in and I couldn’t bring myself to travel any further then 15 km from my home I wasn’t any fun any more. I was good for baby sitting friends kids and taking them to school while they worked, but once they all grew up my friends disappeared. Thank goodness I have expanded my horizons, considering the hospital is 60km away. I still have the occasional panic attacks and my anxiety has been pretty extreme the last few weeks, but I haven’t let it stop me. Through tears and melt downs I’ve soldiered on.....so far.
You ladies may be able to help me. It’s been 2 weeks since surgery and my boob has become so sensitive it’s painful, especially my nipple. It’s that bad that the water from the shower hurts. Did you experience this and is there anything you can do or take to ease the pain and discomfort. Thank you again xxx
Instead of googling or the scary details of chemo, I have a basic idea thanks to the nurses, I’ve been googling wigs, head wear, eyebrows and make up. Just trying to get my mind set in a good place.
I know what you mean by knowing who your friends are @onemargie I have lived with mental illness all my adult life, due to mental abuse growing up, when acrophobia set in and I couldn’t bring myself to travel any further then 15 km from my home I wasn’t any fun any more. I was good for baby sitting friends kids and taking them to school while they worked, but once they all grew up my friends disappeared. Thank goodness I have expanded my horizons, considering the hospital is 60km away. I still have the occasional panic attacks and my anxiety has been pretty extreme the last few weeks, but I haven’t let it stop me. Through tears and melt downs I’ve soldiered on.....so far.
You ladies may be able to help me. It’s been 2 weeks since surgery and my boob has become so sensitive it’s painful, especially my nipple. It’s that bad that the water from the shower hurts. Did you experience this and is there anything you can do or take to ease the pain and discomfort. Thank you again xxx