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Joined: May 2008
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  • Posted on: May 16, 2008 08:05 pm
doreenanita wrote:

Just diagnoised I know you feel like some one kicked you in the gut.

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Shirlann
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6150
May 17, 2008 06:43 pm Shirlann wrote:

Hi Doreen, and welcome to this site.  You are in a group of women who will help you every step of the way.  Remember, the vast majority of us will get well and be just fine.  I am 9 years post treatment and okay.

This is a terrible shock and scares you silly, but don't feel alone.  Every single one of us has been right where you are.

When you get your pathology report, ask for a copy and start a file of your own.  Also, I took a small, cheap tape recorder with me so I didn't have to take notes.  And you will be delighted to know (NOT) that they want YOU to decide what to do?  This is goofy, but we all got the same thing.  I liked Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, but read only as far as you need to, the later chapters will only scare you and you won't need them.

Post often, we will help all we can.

Gentle hugs, Shirlann

siona
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 56
May 18, 2008 01:51 pm siona wrote:

Hi Doreen

I know that kicked in the gut feeling, please remember, as someone told me, it is all very do-able. I had my mastectomy almost 4 months ago, and yes it has been hard, but also a unique opportunity to set so many things right. This cloud I believe has many silver linings.

And this site is one of them.

LOVE

SIONA


Dx 1/21/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 1/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-

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