Completely overwhelmed
so, found lump a week ago, had biopsy 3 days later after mammogram and ultrasound. Had to wait to today for results. Thought was going to have lumpectomy and radiation but today told it's a triple neg...
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SO sorry to see you here, @Loobylou - you are still in the 'shock stage' & will be going thru a whole raft of emotions I hope you have a bunch of good family & friends to back you up - it really helps. You don't have to tell EVERYBODY at the start - was diagnose in Jan las year - and still haven't told some friends/family. Matter of fact, I didn't even send out a lot of Xmas cards, as I didn't feel up to it!!
Others with your diagnosis will jump on soon & give you really good advice .... in the mean time, take deep breaths, keep doing what you enjoy dong to make the time 'go fast' until the next appointment (and there will be many!)
Have you signed up with a breast care nurse & the support pack from BCNA?
You don't say what area you are from (town/city.) Other members may be able to advise different resources specifically available to you.
I had private surgery in Jan last year (most of which wasn't covered by my health fund NIB sadly) ..... but I did my Onc Rads public. Ask the Onc if they do public as well (as my ongoing Onc medication is public also.) There is no reason to be stuck in the private section if it is not convenient to you & costs a bomb.
All the best with your Scans on Monday ..... it is good that everything is going fairly 'quickly', cos the 'waiting' - really sucks! :( EVERY time, it just sucks. I tried to keep really busy doing stuff I loved doing, to keep my mind occupied (but i don't have kids!)
Take care & big hugs coming your way xxxx
Others with your diagnosis will jump on soon & give you really good advice .... in the mean time, take deep breaths, keep doing what you enjoy dong to make the time 'go fast' until the next appointment (and there will be many!)
Have you signed up with a breast care nurse & the support pack from BCNA?
You don't say what area you are from (town/city.) Other members may be able to advise different resources specifically available to you.
I had private surgery in Jan last year (most of which wasn't covered by my health fund NIB sadly) ..... but I did my Onc Rads public. Ask the Onc if they do public as well (as my ongoing Onc medication is public also.) There is no reason to be stuck in the private section if it is not convenient to you & costs a bomb.
All the best with your Scans on Monday ..... it is good that everything is going fairly 'quickly', cos the 'waiting' - really sucks! :( EVERY time, it just sucks. I tried to keep really busy doing stuff I loved doing, to keep my mind occupied (but i don't have kids!)
Take care & big hugs coming your way xxxx