Sue

Diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 in October 2023 mastectomy 9th November now waiting appointment for radio therapy not sure what to expect. People ask me how I am and I put a front on and always say ok but I'm not. Since having the mastectomy I feel incomplete. Is this normal.

  • Hi Sue,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm glad you've found the forum and I hope that you find it useful - I know there will be others here who have similar experience and who can relate to what you are saying, so hopefully you will get some more replies soon.

    You can also search the forum (using the bar at the top of the page) for other relevant discussions, if you would like to.

    It is quite normal to feel the way you are feeling, and hopefully some other members of the forum will offer their thoughts too. If ever you feel you'd like additional support, have a look at the 'Someone Like Me' service from Breast Cancer Now.

    We're always here if you need it and I hope the forum helps.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator