Hi. I’m 29 yr old. BRCA1 positive. Stage 1a triple negative breast cancer about 3 weeks ago. Would like to know more about your journey and experience regarding mastectomy if you’ve been through it; the mental preparation, the recovery time.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Everyone's body handles surgery differently. I never had any pain with mine 5+ years ago. As to your hair some suggest cutting it off a little at a time. My friend went from waist length hair to her shoulders first, then her chin, before shaving the rest off and that comforted her. Mine was short to start with and when I asked my gal to shave the rest off after losing some with my first infusion she felt I wouldn't lose anymore than I already had but it was a nuisance so she took the rest off and one more time a month later then we let it grow back, took about 9 months for me to have enough hair back to get a decent hair cut and it was longer than what it was when I started and really curly. Everyone is different, just take a deep breath and try to relax and that will help your body and mind heal. -
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anonymous
stage_3a Patient
I also cut my hair to my shoulders because I had long hair. When it started coming out in little clumps, my hairdresser shaved it. That was a tough day for me. My mastectomy wasn’t as bad as I thought. I didn’t get reconstruction. I was sad and scared to look at my chest. It’s a hard transition, but I’m used to it now. The whole cancer process is hard , but just take one day at a time. Good luck . -
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Also I’m about to go through chemo. Any advice? Beside keeping a positive mindset and healthy diet. My hair is really Long. I find it comforting thinking that chemo will help me fight cancer and get me well but I don’t know how I’ll really feel when I shave them off in about 2 weeks time (after my exams).
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anonymous
stage_3a Patient
Drink lots of water. Know in your head there is an end to the chemo. Mark days off in a calendar. Hair was hard for me too. I tried wigs but hated them. Eyelashes and eyebrows were harder. But it all grows back and it is the most exciting thing! ...
Drink lots of water. Know in your head there is an end to the chemo. Mark days off in a calendar. Hair was hard for me too. I tried wigs but hated them. Eyelashes and eyebrows were harder. But it all grows back and it is the most exciting thing! Hang in there.