Does anyone else feel detached from their cancer experience?

Yes the whole experience is hard to believe

Yes that is how I felt. What type of reconstruction? I had problems with my expander. It may have been since I had it done the same day as my surgery. I start radiation and iron infusion therapy tomorrow. Please keep us updated to date. God bless 🙏.

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They are taking tissue from my stomach to create a breast and minimizing my remaining breast for symmetry.

Thank you all for your your comments.

Betsy, Are you doing chemo after mastectomy?

It sounds like you ate having a DIEP. It is a longer recovery, and they use your own skin. All of it usually feels surreal. It's a ver tough thing to go through. All of it. Best of luck!

My apologies for the typo. It sounds like you are having the DIEP surgery.

Alexa, I am not doing chemo

I got diagnosed with dcis and it’s extensive so I am having a mastectomy on left breast still waiting for a date and I feel fine I’m still in shock

I am in a wound up, get it done mood. I have my bag packed, my family has been contacted and I am ready to go.

2 radiation therapy of 25 and 1 iron infusion therapy of 8. Has to have a PICC surgery put in on Tuesday. Other tests this week.

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This feeling of detachment is actually quite common among cancer patients and shows how the mind sometimes protects itself from overwhelming situations. Many people in similar situations describe feeling disconnected from their diagnosis while still seeing the physical reminders. This response doesn't mean anything is wrong with how you're processing your experience - everyone's emotional journey through cancer treatment is unique and valid. Connecting with others who share similar experiences can help normalize these feelings and provide perspective on the many ways people cope with cancer.