Boob surgery imminent...

FormerMember
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From finding a lump in my boob in Nov 2019 I’m going in for a mastectomy and breast reconstruction next Friday.

Safe to say I am starting to freak the f*ck out!

Any words of wisdom anyone can throw at me?! 

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  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your impending surgery.

    A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.

    Can I direct you to this link to our very supportive Breast cancer group as this will open up your concerns to a wider audience who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.

    Just follow the link I have created then hit the ‘Join This Group’ tab just under the main group name, then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab and set up your very own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group and ask your questions.

    You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.

    We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.

    Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

    Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi 

    Warm welcome from us too....

    We were those rabbits in the headlight too way back in 2012 - back to reality now and living the new normal. This can be a head game some days at the start but it's do'able.

    Follow the links Mike  has replied with and we'll look forward to seeing you in the breast group.

    Strangers are only friends you haven't met yet Thumbsup

    G n' J