I am about to have operation to take away lymph nodes in my arm pit that are cancerous,but don't really know how I should be feeling, should I be worried or is it my coping mechanism that has kicked in and telling me that it's normal and don't worry
It's perfectly natural to not know how to feel when you have been given a diagnosis of cancer. You will still be in shock & trying to take it all in which is harder when you have to wait for further tests and results. Once you have the node clearance they will be able to confirm your stage & start a treatment plan - at that point you will feel more in control because you know that treatment is starting. I was diagnosed Stage 1 in 1996 & , out of the blue in 2009, it returned in my groin & pelvic nodes, pushing me to Stage 3. My brain went on automatic pilot & it didn't truly hit me until I was recovering from my node clearance. Everyone reacts differently, there is no right or wrong way to react.
Good luck & I hope your treatment is started quickly post op & all goes well,
It's perfectly natural to not know how to feel when you have been given a diagnosis of cancer. You will still be in shock & trying to take it all in which is harder when you have to wait for further tests and results. Once you have the node clearance they will be able to confirm your stage & start a treatment plan - at that point you will feel more in control because you know that treatment is starting. I was diagnosed Stage 1 in 1996 & , out of the blue in 2009, it returned in my groin & pelvic nodes, pushing me to Stage 3. My brain went on automatic pilot & it didn't truly hit me until I was recovering from my node clearance. Everyone reacts differently, there is no right or wrong way to react.
Good luck & I hope your treatment is started quickly post op & all goes well,
