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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Symptoms and complications of breast cancer
What was your age and what initial symptoms did you experience at onset?
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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Hello everyone,
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis can be a life-changing moment, full of intense emotions. It’s natural to feel fear, uncertainty, and even anger, and each person handles it differently.
What were your first thoughts and feelings when you received the diagnosis? How do you cope with the emotions that come with starting treatment and the ongoing medical follow-ups?
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Feel free to share your experiences, whether it’s moments of doubt or moments of resilience. Your stories can help others feel less alone on this journey and show that it’s okay to feel a whole range of emotions.
Let’s take some time to support each other, listen, and share with kindness. 💬💗
Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼