Breast cancer - post op but pre-treatment limbo...

[Nic1]

Hi, first time poster... first time cancer patient (is that who I am??) Had lumpectomy and sentinel node thingy three weeks ago, then re-excision last week as they ‘did not get everything’) Been feeling depressed, tired and unsure, although prognosis is good, the waiting is driving me slightly crazy... Seeing surgeon this afternoon, then oncologist not sure when, then start treatment (whatever it is, who knows when!!)

Feeling emotional and strange... anyone else here going thru the same? Maybe we can ‘wait’ together!! 

[Unicornsk8tr]

I too was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I've had surgery and see my oncologist on Friday.  It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and the waiting has been hard. I'm not working at the moment either so I'm stuck at home. 

I've been trying to keep myself busy; cleaning the house, making lists of meals I'd like to cook in preparation for my chemo time, organising financial issues, etc. 

But, there's still those moments when the thoughts start to creep in and the worry sets in. Usually as I'm trying to get to sleep, or when I wake up numerous times during the night.

I hope your wait gets easier and you get some news soon.

Best of luck to you