Diagnosis
Last Friday I received the devastating news that I have breast cancer at the age of 33. This was very difficult to accept, and I think the news is still sinking in,
I was booked in for a lumpectomy an...
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Oh Leah, that just sucks. 33 is so young to be dealing with this crappy disease. I thought - at first - that I was a bit young to be getting it at 46 but I am horrified to read about women of your age with young babies having to deal with it.
Yes, there is a long tough road ahead but you will get through it. Perhaps being so young you will have a bit more surplus energy and resilience to deal with it all. I hope so. But be sure to accept all the offers of help and assitance that you receive from family and friends. With a young baby to look after as well as chemo, you will need it.
It sounds like your prognosis is pretty good so take heart in that, be as gentle and easy on yourself as you can and let your friends and family take care of you as much as possible. And feel free to ask questions or vent your fears and anxieties here. I found this forum so supportive when I was going through my chemo last year. Best of luck Leah. Janet.