Angry and Sad post breast surgery

I had wide excision 3rd December and returned to full time managers job on 2nd January. Was ok for first 2 days but 8 days in I find myself either angry, stressed or thoroughly cheesed off! I am awaiting radiotherapy and hormone therapy with possible chemo if oncotype test suggest I should. People are telling me I came back to work too early-did I? I haven’t digested the cancer situation and feel it’s just another plate to spin in life. I can’t seem to find the positive and am annoyed with myself as there are people so much worse off than me 

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  • I'm sorry to hear about the complex range of emotions you've been contending with since returning to work Mummymartin.

    Our members know how difficult this transition can be, so you are not alone in feeling this way, and I'm sure our members will be along soon to offer some support and advice.

    If it would help to talk things through with our cancer nurses, they're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040. They're really easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you at this time.

    In the meantime, be kind to yourself Mummymartin. You've been through a lot and it will take some time to process everything that has happened. If you think you have returned to work a bit too soon then maybe you could discuss this further with your GP and/or medical team and get their thoughts and advice.

    We're here for you Mummymartin, and sending you all our support.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm sorry to hear about the complex range of emotions you've been contending with since returning to work Mummymartin.

    Our members know how difficult this transition can be, so you are not alone in feeling this way, and I'm sure our members will be along soon to offer some support and advice.

    If it would help to talk things through with our cancer nurses, they're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040. They're really easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you at this time.

    In the meantime, be kind to yourself Mummymartin. You've been through a lot and it will take some time to process everything that has happened. If you think you have returned to work a bit too soon then maybe you could discuss this further with your GP and/or medical team and get their thoughts and advice.

    We're here for you Mummymartin, and sending you all our support.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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