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DC523
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I am 5 months post mastectomy. I am about 3/4 of the way through Chemo and my spouse has left me. I am not feeling real secure about my physical appearance and what it will be like when i get back into the dating world? Such a difficult and painful time for me.
Debbie Cornell
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Oct 17, 2017 08:32PM
ksusan
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I'm sorry. That's crummy. All I can tell you is that my wife finds the flat look attractive, and I'll guess she's not alone.
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Dx
1/2015, IDC, Right, Stage IIA, 1/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dx
1/2015, DCIS, Left, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Radiation Therapy
Whole-breast
Chemotherapy
Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
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Oct 18, 2017 12:15AM
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Hi DC-
We're so very sorry to hear that. We hope you find support in this community, we know how difficult this can all be. We're all here for you.
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Oct 20, 2017 04:55PM
DC523
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Thanks for replying. It's not that I am.in a hurry to.jump.back out into the dating world but I am not feeling that great given my spouse of 22 years left in the middle of my treatment. I am glad to hear you are with someone who loves you for you.
Debbie Cornell