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How to deal with a difficult diagnosis

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I wrote this about my BC experience and hope this helps, especially those recently diagnosed. It was originally posted on Ravishly.com, then picked up by The Mighty. themighty.com/2016/03/10-ti...

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survivor8

I really appreciated your article...so very true

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Thank you!

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gmasurvivor

Thanks so much for the good advice!

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You're very welcome. I hope it helps.

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Biggrinn63

I was diagnosed in 2015, and had a double mastectomy. I am doing well but of course I experience the fear, anxiety . Your advice is helpful, and true...worrying just doesn't help anyway!

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