Hi everyone I had a diagnosis mid oct after mammogram,scan ,biopsies. I had surgery one week later for removal of 8cm and 3 cm tumours in left breast and 2 lymp nods as showed up cancer., And reduction on my right breast. A week later after further biopsies another area was identified and mastectomy was recommended which 2 weeks later I had . I had ct scan to check if it had spread into my body luckily it had not,but mastectomy was advised .I was taken aback but just wanted cancer gone.
Today I got told my next steps chemo,radiotherapy and hormone treatment starting after new year.
I feel so thankful Iv been treated so quickly through covid and the medical staff have been brilliant.
However I feel it’s been a whirlwind experience not much time to think about and a lot to take in . It is starting to catch me out now and my emotions of relief and upset at loosing my breast and having the other one reduced is kicking in. And I’m anxious about chemo and all the side affects . How do I lift my mood again to being positive and upbeat and just be grateful I’m on the road to recovery.
