Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer:-(

SueRelays said:

Hi!
I'm also sorry to hear
Hi!
I'm also sorry to hear your news, but if it helps, I am a anal cancer survivor, and non smoking lung cancer. I know how awful it is to get that 2nd primary cancer diagnosis and scare, I'm now on my 3rd! I am having a double M in November, also because of gene mutations, not because there is anything in the other breast. They recommended that I start with chemo....my favorite . Will be having my 4th out of 6 treatments this Friday.
I have had a couple major surgeries with my cancer....my first one spread to my liver, so I had a liver resection. I have always had surgeons I felt very confident with...I think that is key. I am opting to not get reconstruction at the time of surgery. With all I've been through and so recent, my surgeon feels it's best to heal for awhile. He said the actual surgery without reconstruction is a breeze. Only 24 hours in the hospital and then a couple of weeks to recover from being tired. He said I wouldn't even be all that sore. But I haven't actually been through it yet, like others on here...so I'm sure they can say better. But I do believe you have to mentally wrap yourself around this and feel that this is what you need and it's going to work. My surgeon said as much too. He said people who go in to surgeries with positive confident feelings about it heal faster and just do better overall. How do you get that??? Read up as much as you can and listen to all the smart ladies on this site!!!

Also, if you can they say to get out and walk every day before surgery, even if it's just a small walk!

I wish you all the best and please keep us posted!!

catowner said:

just diagnosed
Hi Patacz, I was diagnosed 2-1/2 weeks ago and I am having a single mastectomy this Wed. I am in a hurry to get this done so I can get the beast cut out. All of the people on this site have been very helpful and informative to me, ( I have only been on here since Sept.9th.) I wish you the best and I also am hoping the surgery goes well for both of us. Hugs, Debbie

patacz said:

THANK YOU All!!!
I am overwhelmed with all your replies; they helped me so much and inspired me to continue in my journey with courage. Yes, I am still anxious, scare, and unproductive, but as the date approaches, I am feeling more at peace with my decision and emotionally better. There for a while, I thought I was going to loose my mind. If nothing else changes, I will have my surgery next week, on the 21st, so please keep me in your prayers. Your advice, motivation, positive thoughts, prayers, and taking the time to reply means a lot to me. Sharing your personal experiences really touched my heart, you are amazing!