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Hi Clo, You are welcome and thank you! A diagnosis of breast cancer is completely overwhelming and please be kind to yourself and allow the feelings of shock and disbelief to flow freely. After my first diagnosis, I found that as time moved on, the activity of the treatment process overtook the fear and I developed a resolve to march through it! I didn't reach out to resources such as the Cancer Council until this time around and I'm so glad that I did. No one can appreciate the travails of breast cancer unless one has been affected and sharing your experience and listening to others share theirs is empowering and hopeful and kind. I wish you every success in your journey and please, take care of yourself and your soul. You are number one right now! Hannah
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February 2022
Hi mahootna, your diagnosis must have been so frightening and your treatment also. The side effects you describe are wretched but it appears you're dealing with them very well. I just wanted to acknowledge your post and congratulate you for being a survivor! 9 years is a long time. I wish you well.
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February 2022
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My journey with breast cancer started 22 years ago and has culminated in surgical removal of both breasts. The first diagnosis was in the year 2000 treated by partial mastectomy and radiotherapy. The second diagnosis was in 2019 in the healthy breast and treatment was lumpectomy and radiotherapy. The third (and final diagnosis I hope), was early 2022 with double mastectomy and insertion of skin expanders 10 days ago. I've coped fairly well considering however following the double mastectomy I became overwhelmed while still in hospital. The loss of both breasts was hard to take and despite undergoing breast reconstruction using prosthetics, I felt that a large part of my identity as a female had been taken away. I reached out to the Cancer Council who were very sensitive and kind, thus my registering here. To all women having had breast cancer newly diagnosed and those who have experienced it, I offer you my sincere respect and admiration. Breast cancer is a brute but I'll fight to regain my feminine identity and hope that I never have to go through this again. I hope all of the women who read this have a successful journey with the outcomes they are happy with.
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