While going through my cancer diagnosis in 2015, Greg and I experienced devastating news every time we went to the doctor. The diagnosis went from not to worry to come in right away. Since trauma and difficult situations impact individuals differently, we are both sharing our journey in a two part series, discussing how we processed and managed through our diagnosis of breast cancer.
I ended part 1 of this series talking about my visit to Princess Margaret Hospital. They had told me that my results were possibly pre-cancer, not to worry.
However, several days later the nurse called to tell me that it was more advanced than they initially thought, though still waiting on the final results. With everything still up in the air, the family and I kept busy and went on some trips. We were with family and friends, and I opened up about my new health situation. Luckily for me, I was surrounded by supportive loved ones who continued to let me work through my emotions. At the same time, my work was going through a merger and a lot of responsibilities fell onto me. This for me, was beneficial.
It was at this point that the doctor’s office informed me that I did in fact have cancer, not pre-cancer….
This was not what I wanted to hear while I was in the middle of a large project. People neglect to tell you about some of the realities of having cancer, like that life doesn’t stop. You still have to work; you still have to be a parent; you still have to be a partner. At the same time, your cancer doesn’t care that you have other responsibilities.
I think it’s important for people to know you don’t merely go to the doctors and find out you have cancer and then start treatment. Diagnosis can be tough, and it is most certainly a journey.
I ended part 1 of this series talking about my visit to Princess Margaret Hospital. They had told me that my results were possibly pre-cancer, not to worry.
However, several days later the nurse called to tell me that it was more advanced than they initially thought, though still waiting on the final results. With everything still up in the air, the family and I kept busy and went on some trips. We were with family and friends, and I opened up about my new health situation. Luckily for me, I was surrounded by supportive loved ones who continued to let me work through my emotions. At the same time, my work was going through a merger and a lot of responsibilities fell onto me. This for me, was beneficial.
It was at this point that the doctor’s office informed me that I did in fact have cancer, not pre-cancer….
This was not what I wanted to hear while I was in the middle of a large project. People neglect to tell you about some of the realities of having cancer, like that life doesn’t stop. You still have to work; you still have to be a parent; you still have to be a partner. At the same time, your cancer doesn’t care that you have other responsibilities.
I think it’s important for people to know you don’t merely go to the doctors and find out you have cancer and then start treatment. Diagnosis can be tough, and it is most certainly a journey.
