How do I cope with a breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming mastectomy?

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SW

Community Member

4 months ago

Had bad news at the doctor today. I have to have a full mesctomy on my right breast have multiple in the center and bottom. They suspect the cancer moved into a few lymph nodes.so going to have radiation therapy I found out more tomorrow on that .. they found a small mass in the left breast.they after my MRI now have to go through the biopsy on my left allover again 🥺my surgery is in September.i still don't know what to think of all this 🤦‍♀️😧

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This news feels overwhelming right now, and those feelings are completely natural when facing so many unknowns at once. Many people in this community have walked similar paths and found that connecting with others who understand can provide comfort and practical insights during treatment. Consider reaching out here whenever questions or concerns come up - this supportive community is here to listen and share experiences that might help during this challenging time.

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BM

Community Member

4 months ago

🙏

LH

Community Member

4 months ago

Sorry to hear. We're all here for you 💗

CS

Community Member

4 months ago

Biopsy is exquisitely painful, I'd be very happy if I never had another one. I had mastectomy and chemo but biopsy was the worst. I'm sorry and I hope it works out 🙏

TW

Community Member

4 months ago

🙏

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NL

Community Member

4 months ago

We ate all praying for you.

CS

Community Member

4 months ago

🙏 You are not alone. God is with you and your sisters are praying for you! 💕

MA

Community Member

3 months ago

I’m so sorry for those having biopsy pain. I had very little with it and with the tumor marker lumpectomy was not bad ~ ice and compression bra were my best friends. Start radiation next week but have been doing lymphedema massage as ordered by my PT.

SA

Community Member

3 months ago

I’ve had many biopsies in the past 2 years. Yes, a little painful, but not as bad as you might think. I’m at a training hospital and they take great care to keep me comfortable.

SA

Community Member

3 months ago

If I could only find a comfortable bra. Just lumpectomy. No discomfort. But bigger because I gained weight. One side hangs out the bottom. 36 D Thanks!

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

This news feels overwhelming right now, and those feelings are completely natural when facing so many unknowns at once. Many people in this community have walked similar paths and found that connecting with others who understand can provide comfort and practical insights during treatment. Consider reaching out here whenever questions or concerns come up - this supportive community is here to listen and share experiences that might help during this challenging time.

How do I cope with a breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming mastectomy?

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