Hi all
i have just been diagnosed stage 4 IDC this week. I had my first oncology appointment today and finally have a plan.
it’s been a tough day, there’s been lots of tears, mine and my husbands.
Today though I’ve just felt really really vulnerable - we went out to a “light up” event in our town tonight, i struggled with the crowds and I clung to him like a limpet! It’s really not like me at all! I feel like I became a “patient” today too - something else I’ve struggled with.
Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice?
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