I am so sorry that you are facing this situation. It is a really difficult and emotional time but I hope that connecting with others who are going through this gives you the support you need to get through everything.
So welcome and know that we are here to help in anyway we can.
I am 47 and was diagnosed with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast on 13 May this year. I also had an area with DCIS in the same breast. It does get easier once you have had surgery and get all the results that help determine what further treatment you may need. Once you have your treatment plan you feel a bit more in control and things move fairly quickly. I found it helped me at the beginning to keep busy while waiting for results etc. Keep an open mind as you don't know what is ahead just yet. It may not be too bad. Hope for the best but know that you will cope with whatever you have to, we all do.
You can add me as a contact if you want and feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way. Hope the next couple of weeks go quickly for you. Do you have family/friend support to help with caring for your son? My children are pretty much grown up but have given me lots of reasons to keep positive through-out this ordeal. It is a great distraction to feel needed as a Mum. As my daughter has said to me, despite the physical changes I have from treatment, I'm still just Mum to her. My 4 year old neice has kept me supplied with lots of artwork to help me feel better!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you and hoping everything goes as well as it can.
xxxxooooDeanne
