Lesbian Breast Cancer Spouse Looking for Support

ceilingtile
ceilingtile Member Posts: 1
in Lesbians Talk About Cancer #1

My partner was just diagnosed with both LCIS and ILC.  Because the LCIS is so tiny and pervasive, the doctor is recommending a double masectomy, because she doesn't feel she can safely monitor my partner's breasts.  The good news is that they detected it very early and she is only in Stage 1.  However, I go back and forth between being normal/productive and being horrifically depressed.  I just needed to reach out to other cancer spouses for support.

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  • rnacalvar
    rnacalvar Member Posts: 1
    edited December 2016 #2
    Not alone

    Hello Ceilingtile,

    I am a patient advocate and I am sorry you are struggling. I hope you and your partner got a second opinion prior to making such a drastic decision. It is life changing for sure. I too was diagnosed with BC. Make sure you have "your village" supporting you. Kindly, RC

     

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