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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 2 weeks before Christmas and apart from my husband I didn't tell anyone as I didn't want to ruin Christmas for everyone

I have been a nurse for over 20 years which has helped and hindered me since my diagnosis, I understand a lit but know all the bad stuff, I can give my patients good advice but struggle to take it myself.

I completed 3 3 weekly cycles of PC and now on EC week 5 of 9 and have tge end in sight. The cumulative tiredness is building up now but it's still manageable. I have great support from family and friends and I'm still managing to work from home which is keeping my mind busy and providing some normality for the kids.

I meet with my surgeon next week and hopefully will get a date and plan the next stage of my journey xx

HappyFeet1 over 2 years ago

Hi TBee and a very warm welcome to the forum. Sorry you find yourself here but it’s a great place for support and shared experiences. Sounds like you are managing amazingly well to carry on working from home.

Good luck with your meeting next week, it’s always difficult being in the limbo stage of not knowing what’s coming next. Glad you have good support from family and friends, and do try to take your own advice eg I’m sure you tell your patients that this is the time to put yourself first and accept offers of help, but I bet you struggle to do this yourself!!

Sending love and a big virtual hug your way, HFxx

HappyFeet1 xx

Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi

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