Cancer diagnosis

Hi my name is Jo. I have just been been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer.  I am really scared . I due to have an op in January . I so scared of hospitals and going under anesthetic.  How did everyone  feel . I am trying to get my head round  the whole  process.  I feel so alone even with support from myfamily . 

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  • Hi Jo sorry to hear you been diagnosed with this horrible disease. I too was diagnosed with BC in October. Never had a general anesthetic before so was pretty anxious just about the getting the op. Had my op in October and honestly it went so well, just into theatre and before you know it you are awake in recovery. Unfortunately I had to go back for more surgery 2 weeks ago to get an auxiliary node clearance so once again into theatre and again no issues. This is a pretty scarey journey we are all on but you are not alone and there is so much known about BC and treatments nowadays, there is light at the end of the tunnel. When I was in theatre the first time the theatre nurse took my hand and told me I was going to be OK and that she had been through exact same op as me the previous year and was all better now. So many positive results from people who have BC. Good luck for January and stay in touch and let us know how you are x

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  • Hi Jo sorry to hear you been diagnosed with this horrible disease. I too was diagnosed with BC in October. Never had a general anesthetic before so was pretty anxious just about the getting the op. Had my op in October and honestly it went so well, just into theatre and before you know it you are awake in recovery. Unfortunately I had to go back for more surgery 2 weeks ago to get an auxiliary node clearance so once again into theatre and again no issues. This is a pretty scarey journey we are all on but you are not alone and there is so much known about BC and treatments nowadays, there is light at the end of the tunnel. When I was in theatre the first time the theatre nurse took my hand and told me I was going to be OK and that she had been through exact same op as me the previous year and was all better now. So many positive results from people who have BC. Good luck for January and stay in touch and let us know how you are x

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