Hi, This is my first post. I'm 42 with 2 young children. I was diagnosed on 8 Feb and told that I needed the lump removed from my breast only. The results of the MRI were delayed but when they finally arrived they showed I needed an mx, which had been my worst fear since diagnosis. I'm now sitting in hospital due to be discharged today after having a left side mx. I'm absolutely petrified of looking at it. I don't know how I'm going to get washed and dressed as I'll need to see it. I know I've got to look at it at some point and come to terms with it, but just don't feel ready. Also, my bra size was 30GG, so small back and big boobs! The implant will not be anywhere near as big as my own breast. Whilst I can have surgery after treatment to even things up, it won't be for a good 6 to 12 months. I know this all sounds very self pitying and in grateful that hopefully this is treatable. Think I'm still emotional from the general. Any advice on how to cope with that first look/wash would be greatly appreciated. X
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