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Mastectomy of right breast - will be having this done next week. I feel alone even with family support

Jenniewren88
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Hi I’m Jennie I’ve 38 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year after being ignored by a doctor at my surgery I’ve had chemotherapy but it hasn’t worked so next week I’m going into hospital for a mastectomy of my right breast at present even with my family I feel alone 

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    Hi Jennie, I understand how you feel.. I had a mastectomy  5 days ago with a reconstruction at the same time.  Just one overnight stay then home with a drain.

    Have they offered you reconstruction?

    No chemo or radiotherapy  though.  

    What I can say is the all the hospital staff are wonderful and I would encourage you to speak with your Breast Cancer Nurse  and tell them if your concerns. There is lots of support out there.

    You will come through it as am I.

    Good Luck with everything. 

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    Hi so sorry to hear what you've been through there will be no reconstruction until later on down the line as i have to have other treatments after surgery x

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