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Hi, my wife was diagnosed with DCIS a few months ago and has since had a full masectomy, reconstruction and a further cosmetic op to her other breast to match up with new size of reconstucted breast. She is just home from final cosmetic op and has been unbelievably strong throughout. I am getting the feeling that she would like to have the oppertunity to meet with someone who has been through similiar and is of similiar age. My wife is in her mid 30's and we have 2 kids under 6. Based in South Dublin.
I hoping there is someone else out there in a similiar position. Hope to hear from someone....
tks.
J
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Hi Jim
My name is Linda Moore, I am home 10 days after my mastectomy and reconstruction and would love to chat to your wife if she would like to. I had DCIS in 2006 and a lumpectomy but a recurrence in my lymph nodes this year followed by the full mastectomy. I had chemo and radiotherapy in 2006 so am a bit of an old hand at this game !
If your wife would like to chat let me know by reply and I will get in touch. I am based near Trim in Co Meath but not that far from Dublin really !!
Linda
Dear J
Thank you for your post.
Action Breast Cancer has a support group called Reach to Recovery, where trained volunteers who have had cancer, support people going through the breast cancer journey. We match people up as closely as possible to their age, circumstances and issues around their diagnosis. We also have a Younger Women’s Programme which looks after the needs of young women with breast cancer.
If your wife would like to get in touch with one of our volunteers, she can call our freefone helpline on 1800 30 90 40.
Best wishes
Action Breast Cancer