D CIS diagnosis

Hi Pughdoll

You’ll hear it said repeatedly, but the waiting for things really is the worst part of all of this by far. Two things I found really helpful during the waiting game was using a journal which I wrote in every morning to get my feelings and worries out, sometimes I used it to rant and swear! The other thing I cannot recommend enough is exercise. If you are able to, try and get your body moving, it doesn’t matter how. This helps in so many ways as not only does it help divert your mind from thinking about cancer, but will also help you feel fitter and stronger in preparation for your surgery and recovery.

Best of luck with everything. x 

Hey lovely, 

I was in your shoes this time last year. I was diagnosed with DCIS in the May and didn’t have my mastectomy until the July! 
I found those first couple weeks a bit of a blur like i couldn’t function initially. I would just lay on the sofa all day & cry. Soon though I found talking about it & being proactive in getting things organised for my surgery & after, helped me get my head around it all & I felt better. Your operation date will soon be here I promise. 
Sending you the biggest hugs. Be kind to yourself xx

Thank you so much  for responding so comforting to know someone’s listening ..exercise fine but don’t journal so might just do that xxx

Thank you for responding what things would you recommend to take ..and what might I need for after??x

Something I found useful was a pillow wedge type thing from Amazon. It helped me sleep comfortably & stopped me having to lay so flat so getting up was easier.
I got lots of clothing that zipped or buttoned up the front. I treated myself to a nice new dressing gown & slippers for hospital too.

Also not sure about your hospital but my breast nurse gave me a little care package that included a little heart shaped cushion which i used up in my armpit for those first few days & at night whilst I healed. 
hope this helps xx