Hi
I was diagnosed last month and had my lumpectomy, lymph node removal (1), reduction and lift 2 weeks ago.
Pathology results due end of this week. The cancer was grade 3 and radiotherapy and tablets confirmed but just waiting post surgery results to see if chemo is also required. Her2 neg, hormone positive.
I have been really struggling the past few days - zero motivation, feels like Groundhog day - home schooling children with ASN, hubby working from home. I was v active before diagnosis but I have just sitting in my chair like a vegetable! I am not suicidal or anything but finding it so hard to see positives and feel like life will get better soon. I am also needle phonic so the idea of chemo terrifies me.
Sorry to be a moaning so and so particularly in first post. I promise I will be more happy in the future.
Hi TennisGirl welcome to the forum and glad that at least the surgery is past for you. I can understand that its not over yet for you though waiting on those results.
You are not moaning you are stating a fact about the needle phobia and possible chemo and I feel sure that may other will have felt exactly the same as you with that one. I can also empathise with the bit about lacking in motivation I think there are lots of folks out there feeling the same but you will get your mojo back and in time that will help to get you back to some degree of life as we now know it.
Its ok not to feel ok and it will pass but don't sink to low and make sure that you have a chat with someone about your mood and if that is being affected.
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