Terrified of what lies ahead!
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Wow! I had a breast MRI this morning and I was not mentally prepared for that experience. Firstly, they couldn't find a good vein for the cannula and had to use an ultra sound to find a vein so I was feeling a bit whoozy after that and then straight into the machine and I wasn't prepared for the extreme noise and the type of noise. I think I was right on the verge of a panic attack. Glad to have that behind me.1
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Hi @CathyMac,
im typing this while I lay on the couch recovering from my lumpectomy and node removal yesterday. I am only 50 and was quite surprised to discover I had breast cancer on 24/10/18. The worst weeks are the ones when you don’t know what you’re dealing with and what the future holds, but it gets easier. I’m still waiting for pathology results and this will determine my path.
While it’s probably not for everyone, I’ve found that being open and sharing my diagnosis with my work colleagues, friends and family to be the best decision I’ve made to date. The outpouring of support and kindness has lifted my spirits and made me feel very cherished. I’ve also had people tell me about their cancer and discussed their treatments which has helped me a lot.
I wish you well, stay positive and take it a day at a time.
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@Tracey2800, I am sorry that you find yourself here too! I am certainly feeling a certain amount of relief since seeing the surgeon yesterday. I'm glad your journey to recovery is underway. I've also found being open and honest the best path. I have felt totally wrapped up in love.
Take care and keep us posted.❤️❤️2 -
Yes, @CathyMac - it can be quite claustrophobic & the noise is most peculiar! xxx
All the best for your recovery now, @Tracey2800 - onwards & upwards xxx
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@Tracey2800 hahaha ..... a few of us say it here
you're in good company!! 
Some of us have a wicked sense of humour too, which has helped ME thru this shit 12 months (it is 12 months this week since mine was detected .... had checkups yesterday.)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19807/a-bit-naughty-but-funny-show-us-your-naughty-ones#latest
Feel free to put a post up of your story 'on it's own' so others can jump on & offer support - where abouts are you (roughly) - we may have other members nearby with tips to help you as you move on to your next treatment. xx0 -
Good advice @arpie, I’ll do a post now. I live in Orange NSW.1
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Tracey2800 I live in Bathurst1
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@Tracey2800 @CathyMac I've never felt so loved as when I was going through chemotherapy. Extraordinary experience.1
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It's true. I've never felt so loved as during the past year. So many people wanting to do so much for me. From the other side of the world as well - parcels with books and a constant stream of emails. It's been delicious.
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Welcome @Tracey2800. I don't know what it is about Christmas but there seems to be a lot of new members. I was one of the newbies last Christmas!1
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@Sister, not that any time is good, but this time of year poses all sorts of challenges with specialists going on break, Christmas Day preparations and general business! It feels like I’m racing against the clock to try and fit everything in.0
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Today I had a ring from my surgeon who had the results of my MRI. The tumour is bigger than indicated on the mammogram, so she's thinking a mastectomy now. I'd reconciled the partial mastectomy and now I'm struggling to come to terms with a change in the plan, exacerbated by the fact that today I should have been flying out for the holiday of a lifetime. I'm hoping tomorrow I'll be able to pick myself up again and see the silver linings.0
