I’m in denial about my cancer diagnosis, It feels like an out of body experience. Has anyone else felt like this?

Morning 

I was called for a routine appointment for my breasts. I got a letter asking me to go back because they were a mass that needed further investigation. I was then diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage 3. I’ve since had the lumpectomy and lymph node biopsies for which I will get the results on Thursday. Is it still odd that I still don’t think I have cancer and that it almost feels like an out of body experience. It’s only because I can see my scars that I know I’ve had something done. I have been signed off work since my diagnosis as I had to come off my HRT and I was a complete **** before I found the right dosage. I would have outbursts or randomly cry. So I’ve had my antidepressants increased but my mind still keeps going dark but I’m not sure if that’s because I haven’t accepted my diagnosis.

any suggestions are appreciated 

thank you

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  • Hi 

    I hope you’re OK. I was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer after routine screening and right up until I got my diagnosis, I just kept thinking…oh it’s probably nothing…. It wasn’t until after my first operation that I burst into tears an it sunk in that I’d got breast cancer. I’ve just had a second operation and I’m waiting for the results. It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster!?!!

    Take care

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  • Hi 

    I hope you’re OK. I was diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer after routine screening and right up until I got my diagnosis, I just kept thinking…oh it’s probably nothing…. It wasn’t until after my first operation that I burst into tears an it sunk in that I’d got breast cancer. I’ve just had a second operation and I’m waiting for the results. It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster!?!!

    Take care

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