Hi
im new here.
im 42 with stage 3 breast cancer.
coming to the end of the chemo but just been given the news I will need a mastectomy instead of a lump ectomy
feeling numb at the moment. I have quite big boob’s so worried about the size difference etc.
not able to have reconstruction in the near future as I will be having radiotherapy after.
any advice welcome
thanks
Hi Jacq
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. It’s understandable that you are feeling numb given that you have to have a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy.
The best piece of advice I can give you is to take things one day at a time.
Have you talked to your BCN about your worries? If you haven’t give them a ring and talk about your worries about the mastectomy or ring the Macmillan helpline on 0808 808 00 00. The helpline is open from 8 am to 8 pm seven days a week.
Wishing you the best of luck with your operation and your radiotherapy.
Best wishes
Daisy53
