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Diagnosis….. HG DCIS

Jem1984
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So yesterday afternoon I found out I had a breast cancer that wasn't the part that got me I'm 36 years old and I was told I need surgery which will be mastectomy I've got to lose a boob. 
not sure how I feel how to describe how I feel 

just like numb and quiet but I need to try carry on as normal for my family. 
Omg do I tell my children ? They are 8. (G) 7(B) 2(G).

I don't think I want them to worry they are still so young to understand. 
still waiting on CT scan results won't be seen again till next week to discuss plan of action. But what questions do I ask ? 

Xxx

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    So sorry to hear you have been told such news.,I hope you have someone you can confide in as I found talking to others came up with questions I hadn't thought of. I know everything seems like a whirlwind of appointments and letters and telephone calls. My diagnosis is only treatable not curable but even so I am positive in my attitude and it's important to keep thinking that way.

    am sure you are in the best hands but don't forget to ask if you've any worries even though they may seem petty they are not. You should be assigned a nurse and she may be able to help with advice of how to tell the children mummy will be poorly for a while and call in any favours for childcare so you get the rest you need. X

  • Offline in reply to JaniceMe

    I'm so sorry my diagnosis seems so pathetic now. 
    Im glad you have a positive attitude some times that's the only thing you need to get through and great supportive network. 
    xxx

     

  • Offline in reply to Jem1984

    Hi nooh don't ever think your diagnosis is not important. You have young children an am sure with treatment you will be in their futures for a long time. The things they know about controlling breast cancer have come forward in leaps an bounds. My type oesophageal tends to not be found till advanced and I am 65 so feel I have had many years of happiness an was able to have an input in my daughters lives. 
    stay positive but don't be afraid to share those days when you feel sad as it's just nornal. Children are more resilient than we realise an please accept any help offered or ask when you need to. Take care x

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