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Hi my name is Nicole, I am 35 and have 3 children and have just been diagnosed with breast cancer and don't really know what I am in for!!
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Hi there Nicole - what a roller coaster of emotions you must be going through at the moment. how long ago was your diagnosis and what is the prognosis?
First up .... you have now joined an exclusive club that no one willingly signs up for. As you wander through this site you will be able to avail yourself of knowledge (never forget that knowledge is power) and you will meet so many people who are there for you every step of the way on this new journey you find yourself travelling.
Have you received (or ordered) your "My Journey" kit yet. It is available free of charge through this site and contains so much in formation ... it will be invaluble to you as it answers all questions. It also contains a DVD that you and your family can watch so they have a better understanding of that it is you are experiencing.
Over the next few weeks you will be on a constant round of appointments, tests and will be going through a gammut of emotions. One hint for you, whenever you have an appointment always take someone with you. A spare pair of ears never goes astray and , trust me, you won't absorb everything on your own.
Please stay on line with us, ask questions, vent your anger, cry and scream as much as you like ... we have all been where you are now.
If you feel like it, tell us a little bit about yourself, your family, where you are and how you are dealing with all of this. When you feel up to it, let us know what your specialists have in mind for you and generally share your thoughts with us.
As I said, you are now part of a very large family, and we are all there for you and each other.
Take care of yourself ..... we will chat later
Cheers .... Shirl xx
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Hi there Nicole - what a roller coaster of emotions you must be going through at the moment. how long ago was your diagnosis and what is the prognosis?
First up .... you have now joined an exclusive club that no one willingly signs up for. As you wander through this site you will be able to avail yourself of knowledge (never forget that knowledge is power) and you will meet so many people who are there for you every step of the way on this new journey you find yourself travelling.
Have you received (or ordered) your "My Journey" kit yet. It is available free of charge through this site and contains so much in formation ... it will be invaluble to you as it answers all questions. It also contains a DVD that you and your family can watch so they have a better understanding of that it is you are experiencing.
Over the next few weeks you will be on a constant round of appointments, tests and will be going through a gammut of emotions. One hint for you, whenever you have an appointment always take someone with you. A spare pair of ears never goes astray and , trust me, you won't absorb everything on your own.
Please stay on line with us, ask questions, vent your anger, cry and scream as much as you like ... we have all been where you are now.
If you feel like it, tell us a little bit about yourself, your family, where you are and how you are dealing with all of this. When you feel up to it, let us know what your specialists have in mind for you and generally share your thoughts with us.
As I said, you are now part of a very large family, and we are all there for you and each other.
Take care of yourself ..... we will chat later
Cheers .... Shirl xx
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Hi Nicole
You have found the right place for support. Shirl has given some wonderful advice. The first few weeks were the hardest for me. I am 38 and have three children too (4,6 and 9). I am currently in hospital having my 2nd chemo and feel like it is doable.
You will find that the ladies here have lots of advice but more importantly willing "ears" for listening and "shoulders" for crying. Be true to yourself - there are no right or wrong ways about dealing with this. Vent, ask questions, simply let it out - it all helps.
All the best and thinking of you,
Amanda xx
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Hi Nicole
You have found the right place for support. Shirl has given some wonderful advice. The first few weeks were the hardest for me. I am 38 and have three children too (4,6 and 9). I am currently in hospital having my 2nd chemo and feel like it is doable.
You will find that the ladies here have lots of advice but more importantly willing "ears" for listening and "shoulders" for crying. Be true to yourself - there are no right or wrong ways about dealing with this. Vent, ask questions, simply let it out - it all helps.
All the best and thinking of you,
Amanda xx
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I couldn't say anything more than Shirl and Amanda have both said..this is THE best place to come for support, advice and encouragement..we are all here because we truly understand the pain (physical and emotional), uncertainty, vulnerablilty & loss of control. We have experienced some and are aware of many other treatment plans.
Just as the others have said, i encourage you to come back often, even just to read what others are dealing with too. You can gain so much inspiration from these blogs and have the opportunity to have some input also, but only if u feel ur up to it urself. Remember there are no silly questions and there will always be a reply of advice or encouragement for anything u wish to post.
BCNA is here to improve the wellness and support services of women AND their families/friends so u are ALL welcome to come to this site as often as u wish or to call them directly for more information on anything specific.
Good luck with ur next step..there are quite a few big ones in the beginning, then everything will ease into a routine once u have ur treatment plan organised and started.
Thinking of you in the only way we know how
Sam
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I couldn't say anything more than Shirl and Amanda have both said..this is THE best place to come for support, advice and encouragement..we are all here because we truly understand the pain (physical and emotional), uncertainty, vulnerablilty & loss of control. We have experienced some and are aware of many other treatment plans.
Just as the others have said, i encourage you to come back often, even just to read what others are dealing with too. You can gain so much inspiration from these blogs and have the opportunity to have some input also, but only if u feel ur up to it urself. Remember there are no silly questions and there will always be a reply of advice or encouragement for anything u wish to post.
BCNA is here to improve the wellness and support services of women AND their families/friends so u are ALL welcome to come to this site as often as u wish or to call them directly for more information on anything specific.
Good luck with ur next step..there are quite a few big ones in the beginning, then everything will ease into a routine once u have ur treatment plan organised and started.
Thinking of you in the only way we know how
Sam
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I couldn't say anything more than Shirl and Amanda have both said..this is THE best place to come for support, advice and encouragement..we are all here because we truly understand the pain (physical and emotional), uncertainty, vulnerablilty & loss of control. We have experienced some and are aware of many other treatment plans.
Just as the others have said, i encourage you to come back often, even just to read what others are dealing with too. You can gain so much inspiration from these blogs and have the opportunity to have some input also, but only if u feel ur up to it urself. Remember there are no silly questions and there will always be a reply of advice or encouragement for anything u wish to post.
BCNA is here to improve the wellness and support services of women AND their families/friends so u are ALL welcome to come to this site as often as u wish or to call them directly for more information on anything specific.
Good luck with ur next step..there are quite a few big ones in the beginning, then everything will ease into a routine once u have ur treatment plan organised and started.
Thinking of you in the only way we know how
Sam
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Hi Nicole
I was 35 when I was diagnosed the first time and 42 the second time. I have two children who were quite young when I was first diagnosed.
I can't say much more than the others have said but you have definitely found the right place! It is great to be able to ask questions and get answers from people who have been through it all before or are currently going through it!
If you need anything, we are here to listen
Louise x
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