scar
Hi Ceese
I am not good with "yucky" stuff. I had a hard time looking at my scar the first time, but I would have a hard time looking at anyone's scar. It was not
a fraction of how bad I thought it would be. To me it looked more weird than anything. I had one breast removed and it just looks weird to have one breast. But it did not look bad at all. The mastectomy was an easy surgery for me physically. The most pain I had was under my arm from the node removal. The front of my chest didn't ever hurt. I was surprised at how quickly I was "up and about". Don't worry about when you look at the scar.
Do it when you're ready and have someone help you if you need help. I actually laid down on the bed with a towel draped over me and just peeked under the towel. I was a real drama queen, but I was scared to look.
Just do your best. Good luck.
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PinkGirl
Dx Aug/05 at age 51
2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3
ER+/PR-
Her2 +++
Sept 7/05 Mastectomy
4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation
1 year of Herceptin
Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months,
Arimidex for 5 years
Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09
" I yam what I yam." - Popeye
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