Is it just me?!

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HI All

I have just had a single mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction (Temporary as  I need to had radiotherapy) and I'm getting really annoyed with certain family members keep asking have I looked, am I pleased etc Rage I have not chosen to have this 'boob job' and can't understand what the obsession with what 'it' looks like comes from! Is it just me am I being over sensitive!?! 

  • It's not just you. You are not being over sensitive. Somehow people feel that our cancer gives them license to talk about our bodies in a way they would never contemplate doing otherwise.

    Since when is it okay for anybody else to talk about my breasts?

    I do recognise that our loved ones may not know what to say or how to feel and it's all quite awkward, and mostly meant well. But I do wish people would think before they speak sometimes.

  • I agree with radge. I would hope for the majority of people that their intention is to make light of a really bad situation in probably the most inappropriate way possible and that no malice or embarrassment is intended. I don’t think you are being sensitive, I just think others don’t really know what to say for the best. X

  • I know they mean well but boobs are a  little personal aren't they?!  I'm going to charge a fiver a peek if they keep asking Laughing x

  • What a good way to make some cash! You’ll be able to buy butt implants and double your money! Joy X

  • Haha! One of them doesn't know that I've had my nipple removed so that will be an extra cost! I need the cash the other side's already getting lonely down there Laughing x

  • Really don’t think you’re being over sensitive. People say the most inappropriate things. I’VE just lost my hair from chemo and someone said (whilst looking at my crotch) … but are you bald everywhere now Rage!  I’m due to have a mastectomy in the autumn too and already have heard lots of opinions abkut what people think I should do….!!!?!! Sorry people are being so annoying around you! Xx 

  • Oh dear, some people! Everyone seems to have an opinion on what you should do but don't ask what you want to do if find. Good luck in the autumn hope it all goes well x

  • How rude.  I would say ' will you feel pleased if you get cancer !'  No-one knows what's around the corner!