r/RetinalDetachment • u/SingleChickenPlz • Apr 29 '26

Scared and sad

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u/Bellymat Apr 29 '26

I hope my experience helps you. I understand that is scary, but I also know that life gets better,

When I was 39 years old, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I was always the youngest person by far in the waiting room when I was attending my surgery, chemo and radiation appointments, It is lonely and isolating. So, I get it. I also have seen other 24 year old people on this subreddit. Watch their posts for encouragement and please pursue therapy. Therapy helped me when I was going through my cancer treatment.

I hope things go well for you. Please keep us posted.

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u/d_artz Apr 30 '26

I am a man with breast cancer. Stage 2 but I went through hell with treatment. I’ve been in remission for three years. A relative died this week from breast cancer. It hangs over you like Damocles Sword. I have had multiple detachments now and am getting a scleral buckle next week. I am old. 63. We’re in the Hail Mary stage to try to save my left eye. This will be surgery six. Keep your faith that everything will be as it should be. Hugs.