Diagnosed at 33

kellara
kellara Member Posts: 1
in Newly diagnosed
Good evening all.
I just don't know how to say this. I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 33. No family history. I'm neither a smoker nor do I drink alcohol. Yet last week, my world and that of my family's was ripped apart and I don't even know how we are going to put the pieces back together.
In a sense, I am not worried for myself. But I have two sons, both under the age of six and one has autism spectrum disorder. I just don't know what to do anymore. And I guess that's why I've posted on this page - kind of hoping for some advice and words of wisdom. Because I feel kind of lost at the
moment.
Would truly appreciate any help and advice.
Best regards,
Kellara

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  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    edited October 2016
    @kellara . I'm sorry you have had to join this group. This must be truly devastating. I guess at present there is a lot happening with treatment planning. Have you a surgery date or is this an advancement of previously treated breast cancer?

    Just thought I would let you know that there is a private group you might wish to join regarding metastatic breast cancer.

    http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/2-living-with-metastatic-breast-cancer

    Have you heen introduced to a breast care nurse yet? They are a great resource and support. There is also a journey kit for metastatic breast cancer that you can order but I currently cannot locate how to do that with the sute upgrade. I'm  sure someone else will assist with this.

    We are here to listen. Ask anything. Know we are thinking of you. Kath x
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
    I have found the kit.  

    https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/hope-hurdles/

    What I do want to ask, are you lymph node positive or is it further?  I'm  asking as sometimes GPs refer to this as metastatic when it is classed as locally advanced breast cancer.

    Treatment options are different and terminology is confusing. Kath x
  • iserbrown
    iserbrown Member Posts: 5,768 ✭
  • Brenda5
    Brenda5 Member Posts: 2,423 ✭
    Kel, with careful treatment you should no problems be able to complete the raising of your children. I had a friend who had the worst liver cancer and his kids both passed the 18yr old mark before he succumbed. Just soldier on and worry about the worst if or when it comes, no time atm to be dwelling on what the future holds. You have your hands full enough with the kids. <3
  • Ann-Marie
    Ann-Marie Member Posts: 1,113 ✭
    edited October 2016
    Hi @kellara it's never easy welcoming a new member to the online network however this is a place where you will be able to ask as many questions as you need. The members are just wonderful and as you have already seen @primek has been able to point you in the direction of two important things that BCNA can do to help support you. We also over a professional one-on-one counselling support service over the phone. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with. As @iserbrown mentioned we are just a phone call away. x
  • Scooper
    Scooper Member Posts: 113 ✭
  • socoda
    socoda Member Posts: 1,767 ✭
    Hi Kellara, Just know we are all here for you - if you need to offload but don't want to do so to family, this is the place to come!! All the best Xx Cath

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