Trying to accept the new normal

  • Sad days

    Former Member
    Former Member
    Since the news of my mastectomy I've felt inexplicably sad. An almost emptiness. People have sad to me that it is okay to feel sad, but I worry that it will not pass. I keep waiting for it to pass. In many tough times of I have always got to a po...
  • Mastectomy

    Former Member
    Former Member
    Yesterday I was told I need a mastectomy and breast conserving surgery isn't an option. I feel really unprepared for this and inexplicably sad. Like everything else on this journey, does this sadness pass and be replaced by strength? Does anyone ...
  • First meeting since diagnosis

    Former Member
    Former Member
    Today is my first meeting with the surgeon since my diagnosis. I have mixed feelings. It is over 4 weeks since I was told I had breast cancer. I always thought that as soon as someone said you had cancer that things would move quickly.  I am hop...