I confess that this is new to me. When I was first diagnosed I did not want to talk to anyone about the cancer. I felt strong and positive. I now find that as time goes on, I am not working and spending a lot of time on my own (which in principle I don't mind) that my resolve is slipping.
My mastectomy was on my right hand side and I am right handed. I am really worried that there will be long term effects from having the lymph node clearance which is booked for next Thursday, 20th November. I already have some nerve damage from the first operation but at least this is not dibilitating and may get better with time.
I would agree that although I did not feel very well prior to surgery, breathless, severe fatigue and general mailise, I am also not looking forward to the thought of chemo therapy one bit. As other writers say, it seems that the surgery is the (comparatively) easy bit and that the preventions/cures are worse. I just hope that I can go on to live a happy and healthy life for the next 40 years and that it will all be worth it.
I take great strength in knowing that there are others out there who are going through the same, and unfortunately worse. I look forward to hearng from you.....
Love and light to all
