DCIS - wait times
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Wishing you all the best for your Appointment today @adelaide - I hope you had someone with you for support & would suggest that you record it, if you can, to go back to it afterwards, as it is easy to miss things that are said, at the time.
As I understand it, DCIS IS a form of breast cancer - tho some people call it a 'pre cancer' .... but as it is usually not invasive, it may even be considered 'the better' BC to have (if that is at all possible.)
A BC diagnosis is a real rollercoaster ride, as we all know - and you may feel anger & sadness, fears for the future (and many other emotions.) If you feel anxious & sad, you can contact our Helpline on 1800500258 and have a chat ... and also check with your surgeon if they have a Breast Care Nurse - or if you'll be referred to McGrath Nurses.
When you have a spare few minutes, feel free to check out this thread - lots of info there about what to take to hospital etc .... also some 'non medical' posts, to chill out with .... even some funny areas, for a laugh. There are tick sheets at the bottom of the thread, that you can print off & 'self assess' yourself, both physically and mentally ... you can take this to your Team meetings, so they are also aware of how you are going.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
take care & all the best
As I understand it, DCIS IS a form of breast cancer - tho some people call it a 'pre cancer' .... but as it is usually not invasive, it may even be considered 'the better' BC to have (if that is at all possible.)
A BC diagnosis is a real rollercoaster ride, as we all know - and you may feel anger & sadness, fears for the future (and many other emotions.) If you feel anxious & sad, you can contact our Helpline on 1800500258 and have a chat ... and also check with your surgeon if they have a Breast Care Nurse - or if you'll be referred to McGrath Nurses.
When you have a spare few minutes, feel free to check out this thread - lots of info there about what to take to hospital etc .... also some 'non medical' posts, to chill out with .... even some funny areas, for a laugh. There are tick sheets at the bottom of the thread, that you can print off & 'self assess' yourself, both physically and mentally ... you can take this to your Team meetings, so they are also aware of how you are going.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
take care & all the best