Hi All,
Just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, 52 and about to go on the roller coaster nobody wants to queue for. Trying to stay positive and embrace the journey as opposed to following the path of denial and fear. I know it’s hard but trying my best. Seeing Oncologist tomorrow morning for first consultation. Taking it day by day and hoping treatment of Chemotherapy will allow me to continue working with minimal impact and colleagues knowing, manager and HR aware but want to keep it quiet at work as much as possible. Thinking of you all who are on the same path and read to fight the battle.
if anyone has tips for how to minimise or manage chemo side effects please let me know.
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