Scared !!!
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Im so scared, wanting so many questions answered.....
Does anyone know if I'll need Radiation or Chemo? How will it effect my husband an...
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And it will continue to get better as you go along. When I had my first appointment with the surgeon she had organised for me to see a breast care nurse at the same time. They offer great support for you along the way and I believe that you can contact them whenever the need arises. I am in the private system though and don't know if this service is available in the public system. Someone else on this blog may know. If they are not readily available in the public system you could check and see if there is a McGrath Foundation breast care nurse available in your area. The website link for the foundation is:-
http://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/Resources/NationalBreastCareNurseDirectory/Nurses.aspx?type=gp
They will also be able to give you some advice on how to tell your children about what is going on.
There will most likely be a gap of around 8 weeks between your surgery and the commencement of the radiation treatment which gives time for the surgery wound to heal properly. I would be more than happy to meet you for a coffee and a chat or even go along with you to your first few appointments if you would like. My mobile number is 0413510991 and I live in Bull Creek.
