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So confused, scared and teary
Hi all, I was just diagnosed yesterday with DCIS intermediate grade 2 and told to get off my HRT patches immediately. I have 3 areas in the one breast so I think i will need a masectomy. I have be...
Hello Tangerine
The early days of diganosis are scary when there are more questions than answers.
Jot down your questions when you can. You can take them to an appointment and ask the questions to find answers or to find out who will provide those answers.
If you haven't already, you will probably soon be given a recommendation for a breast care nurse, or you can find contact information for local nurses on the McGrath Foundation website. My breast care nurse has been a wealth of knowledge and helped coordinate my appointments so they don't become overtaxing mentally and physically.
You've been through a lot recently. As you get to meet your medical team sharing that information will help them guide you through with consideration for the things that also weigh on you. If there are out of pocket costs, they may be able to explain options or suggest financial supports.
It can feel like everything is going very fast but try to take moments to slow down and catch your breath.
Hopefully someone with specific experience at Peter Mac will see your post soon and be able to give additional advice.
Take care.
Thankyou so much, I hope someone who had the surgery at peter mac sees my post, its just so daunting at the moment, feel like the minute I start to get up again a get another blow, the positive is there is so much support , thankyou xx
