34 dcis and a 2 year old

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Good morning everyone,

I got diagnosed with DCIS 2 months ago not something you expect at 34 but now I realise how common breast cancer is.

I am a single mum to a 2 year old and my daughters dad doesn't help at all.

My Biggest worry is my daughter climbing over me when I come out of hospital after having my mastectomy and reconstruction.

I dont get help with childcare as I don't work and my daughter starts state nursery in January. My mum is my biggest rock but she has recently lost my step dad so I don't want to completely rely on her.

None of this has sunk in. I really don't know what to expect from recovery and mentally.

Sorry about my ramblings.

GodWilling over 3 years ago

Hi Geri1704 I didn't have a mastectomy so I can't be too much help. I do have a friend who had a mastectomy and she recovered quite quickly from it although you wouldn't want your daughter climbing all over you for a good month or more I'd imagine.

Children learn quickly even at a young age so I think your daughter will quickly understand that you have an 'injury' and to be careful not to touch that area. Hopefully your husband will be more help once you've had surgery.

From the posts I've read most people are like my friend and seem to recover quite quickly. As you are having an immediate reconstruction then mentally it should be ok too.

I think you'll have more luck connecting with others who have had a mastectomy if you post on the main Breast cancer CLICK HERE forum as that one is much more active.

Wishing you all the best with it all.

Geri1704 over 3 years ago in reply to GodWilling

Thank you for your reply. I wish I had a husband I am a single parent and my daughters dad has nothing to do with her.

I will have a look at the other forum.

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