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Hi. I a m 70 years old, and have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I have an appointment next week to discus treatment. I am told that I will need an operation. 

I have never had an operation before. My children were born by caesarian section  and I was awake.

I am stressing so much about being put out. Has anyone else worried about this?

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    I too was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed op. Never had a general anaesthetic before either. Was really anxious about op.  Im 57 yrs old. All was fine on the day even  though I had to get a second general anesthetic on same day as there was an issue with my drain. My ward neighbour was a lovely lady who was 78 and she got same op as me and sailed through her op.

    Easier said than done, but honestly try not to stress too much about the op, they will take good care of you.

    Wishing you all the best and for a full and speedy recovery, take care x

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    I too was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed op. Never had a general anaesthetic before either. Was really anxious about op.  Im 57 yrs old. All was fine on the day even  though I had to get a second general anesthetic on same day as there was an issue with my drain. My ward neighbour was a lovely lady who was 78 and she got same op as me and sailed through her op.

    Easier said than done, but honestly try not to stress too much about the op, they will take good care of you.

    Wishing you all the best and for a full and speedy recovery, take care x

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