Hi I’m new here. Just recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and just over a week ago was told I need a mastectomy. Devastated to hear that. Since then my emotions are up and down on a daily basis. Fortunately I have an amazing hubby who won’t let me go through this alone, even though I know he’s struggling too. The hospital have been brilliant and I know I’m in good hands. It just all seems so surreal…
Good morning,
My diagnosis was on 4th Feb.
My surgery, for a lumpectomy, is tomorrow.
You will get picked up and carried along very quickly, very soon.
Personally, my emotions have been all over the place.
I spoke to a work colleague just before finishing work for this journey.
The timing of her being in the right place, just as I was leaving, was incredible.
She had had a mastectomy and reconstruction.
Her words that stuck with me were; "I love my new boob more than my other one".
She said this with a big smile, seriously, and she's embracing life.
Big hugs to you. I can't advise re your husband, as mine left almost exactly 4 years ago. My first thoughts were "thank God he's not around" - would've been different if my first husband was still alive, I know.
I suspect plenty of hugs and planning for the future may help.
