Saying Hi

Lisa-Maree
Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
edited October 2015 in General discussion

Hi there

just popping in to say hi!  So hi!  Have just been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.  It's all new and very surreal!  Wanted to connect early, knowing there is some great supports in here!  Anyway will pop,back in soon!  Oh and fo Broncos!

 

cheers

lisa

 

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  • Robyn W
    Robyn W Member Posts: 1,932 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Yeah go broncos alright!!!!!Welcome to the online network! Stay connected on here and you will be ok:):) I was diagnosed 2 years ago,and had mastectomy and chemo.I leant on this blog pretty often,and it has become just a part of my life now.Breast cancer these days,in MOST cases ,is very treatable,so be guided by your doctors,and before you know it,it will be over with,and hopefully you will be able to come here and welcome other newbies!!!!! Stay in touch.Cheers Robyn xox

  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa-Maree

    I am sorry that you have had to join this club but you are in the right place for advice, support and friendship.

    As RobynW says, be guided by your medical team and above all, go to appointments with a written list of questions - NO question is silly.

    If you have anything on your mind pop onto this site and someone will have been in exactly that same space/mindset and be here to guide you or reassure you.

    Use this site to vent if you need to, to ask questions and to just feel less alone.

    Kind thoughts

    Summer  :-)

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Thanks so much Robyn - I've woken today and just realised how much of a blur yesterday was!  But I will certainly be using this network to help me through!  Thanks again - Lisa xx

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Thanks Summer for your welcome!  Yep never thought I'd be here, but I know I am in great company!  Thanks for connecting with me so early.  I will certainly, no doubt, be looking for guidance, advice and just an ear to vent to!  Thanks again - talk soon - Lisa X 

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Orbost, VictoriaPosts: 0
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa Maree and welcome to the network. You'll get lots of support and advice here with people sharing your experience. Keep checking into the site, as you'll feel very safe and supported. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ??????

  • rowdy
    rowdy Member Posts: 1,165 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa welcome to the site. Yes it is very surreal at the beginning,I know when they told me I thought have they got the right person. Pop in often and vent away.This site for me has helped me vent .

    Take care get your my journey kit and a diary because appointments  will be many

  • Catscrapcats
    Catscrapcats Member Posts: 86 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa Maree, as I'm relatively new to this group too and I find it has been a wonderful place for support and to see how others have managed their situations. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago and start radio in a few days. All the best with which ever way your journey takes you. Regards Maria

     

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Thanks Tracey for your welcome and your hug!  I'll be checking often and blogging to - I hope.   Thanks again xx

     

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Hi Rowsy - thanks for your welcome!  I'm sure I'll have some venting to do, but still trying to process everything!  I have ordered my journey kit and am quite excited about getting it!  Thanks again and talk soon xx

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Hi there Catscrapcats - oh my I hope you are doing well!  I will be having surgery in a few weeks so am just waiting now!  I am certainly keen to hear the stories of others as I really am a little lost!  But have made a few decisions - so like I said just waiting now - take care and talk soon xx  

  • Kazzi
    Kazzi Member Posts: 263 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa Maree, welcome to the club.   All the previous comments have covered everything.  You're in good hands when you come on here.  I've found a lot of support from this network.  I was diagnosed back in April. Had surgeries, chemo and having # 8 radiotherapy today. The early days are the worst.  There's lots of ups and downs.  Ask all questions. Sending big cyber hug your way.

    Karen xx

  • Lisa-Maree
    Lisa-Maree Member Posts: 22
    edited October 2015

    Thanks Karen for your response.  I think I have been on auto pilot for the last few days and things are just starting to sink in.  I have written down a few questions for my Specialist who I see next week and then I guess it is all go from there!  I am just soaking up info, reading a lot and trying to get myself informed.  Am loving this network already!  Thanks Lisa

  • wheeliegal
    wheeliegal Member Posts: 4
    edited October 2015

    Hi, Yes I too have just been newly diagnosed with early stage and having appointments etc while waiting for them to decide what they are doing.   Lets hope they get it sorted for both of us :)

  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Wheeliegal

    Welcome to this great site where you are never alone with your thoughts and feelings 1

    Make a list of questions (no question is silly) and have someone with you to take notes and listen as well.  You will, like all of us, be in a bit of a fog at times and may not hear everything.

    Your team will get it sorted as long as you ask ask ask and cover your options.  As those 'what ifs' rather than leave an appointment being unsure of anything.  Ask until you can fully understand what they are saying.

    Above all, be on line regularly to keep us updated and vent when you need to.  Best to vent on here and get it out of your system.  Good to have a cry, don't hold anything in.

    Take care.  Keep in touch.

    Summer  :-)

  • June1952
    June1952 Member Posts: 1,935 ✭
    edited October 2015

    Hi Lisa-Maree

    Hope you are doing well.

    Don't get ahead of yourself with the My Journey Kit - only read the chapters which relate to you at the minute if you can as you don't want to get bogged down in stuff which will never apply to you.

    As most of the ladies say, one step at a time.

    Keep us posted.

    Summer  :-)

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