NEWBIE TO THE GROUP

[Guest guest]

Hi, everyone: I just wanted to post to say I am a newbie--

I was diagnosed Aprl 19th with DCIS. I know this is a good diagnosis

(as breast cancer's go)--but I am still

scared/upset/confused/stunned/etc. and I am having trouble dealing

with it. My family (including my husband) they try to be supportive,

but mostly they are " don't worry everything will be ok " . I am in

counseling--started seeing him for a different reason--and I am

blessed to have him to talk to right now. But HE hever had breast

cancer. It has been my experience that you are closer to those who

have shared your personal experience--and can relate to them better.

It also has been my experience that you are basically alone with your

God when you walk this journey--people along the way can make it

somewhat better or easier--but in the end--it is your walk with your

God as your companion. It is me who will be going into the OR--no

one else. It is my body--my treatment, etc. I feel alone right now--

and I am sorry.

I am 57--first time with dx--but I have many other health problems

due to 3rd state Lyme disease--in fact I was awaiting knee

replacement surgery--but now has to be postponed until I finish my

cancer treatments.

I am in pain most of the time from this arthritic knee--and I now

must deal with breast cancer/interstitial cystitis and retinal

disease. This must sound like a hypochonrical women--but believe me -

-it is my reality--I still work--do Christian clowning, play in two

bands: Praise and worship band and Banjo Band--(yes I play the

banjo) and try to keep active and connected---but chronic illness is

isolating--and it is sometimes hard.

I am sorry to whine whine also today--but I just had to.

Blessings to all my " sisters on the journey "

Bobbi C

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Bobbi,

Its normal to feel these things but it does get better as time goes on. Being in counseling will help also. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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NEWBIE TO THE GROUP

Hi, everyone: I just wanted to post to say I am a newbie--I was diagnosed Aprl 19th with DCIS. I know this is a good diagnosis (as breast cancer's go)--but I am still scared/upset/confused/stunned/etc. and I am having trouble dealing with it. My family (including my husband) they try to be supportive, but mostly they are "don't worry everything will be ok". I am in counseling--started seeing him for a different reason--and I am blessed to have him to talk to right now. But HE hever had breast cancer. It has been my experience that you are closer to those who have shared your personal experience--and can relate to them better.It also has been my experience that you are basically alone with your God when you walk this journey--people along the way can make it somewhat better or easier--but in the end--it is your walk with your God as your companion. It is me who will be going into the OR--no one else. It is my body--my treatment, etc. I feel alone right now--and I am sorry.I am 57--first time with dx--but I have many other health problems due to 3rd state Lyme disease--in fact I was awaiting knee replacement surgery--but now has to be postponed until I finish my cancer treatments.I am in pain most of the time from this arthritic knee--and I now must deal with breast cancer/interstitial cystitis and retinal disease. This must sound like a hypochonrical women--but believe me --it is my reality--I still work--do Christian clowning, play in two bands: Praise and worship band and Banjo Band--(yes I play the banjo) and try to keep active and connected---but chronic illness is isolating--and it is sometimes hard. I am sorry to whine whine also today--but I just had to.Blessings to all my "sisters on the journey"Bobbi C