Guilt
Thanks to BCNA and the forum contributors (my new friends). I was diagnosed with IDC this week at 49 and have been 'battling' my emotions rather than sitting into them. That stops now. A couple of f...
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HiZarraTheStaffy andarpie
I’m a nearly 55 y.o newly diagnosed two weeks ago, and it’s so very helpful to see your posts xx I have my first surgical appointment in under two weeks now, and counting! The waiting is very hard. The brain goes into overdrive imagining the worst. But I’d say 80% of the time I’m buoyed that I’ve done everything I can in getting regular mammograms, keeping relatively healthy otherwise, and on noticing a lump getting onto it with the doc. And how lucky we are to live in a country with first class healthcare. A friend whose husband has been through a cancer journey gave me a top tip.. his Dr said hubby had the easy part being the patient, and it was HER job (the Dr) to worry about how to tackle it and execute the plan using all her skills possible. I’m going with that motto currently. Love to you both xx
Very true @Ifillmore, You need to be lead by your team - tho you are still very much in the 'shock' area of your diagnosis - so knowledge is POWER! ..... Make sure you get your info from your team or those who've 'been there' & 'done that' (like here on BCNA) ... cos they KNOW!
Please ring our Helpline on 1800 500 258 for 'one on one' personal chats, to make it easier to navigate the whole BC 'thing' if there is anything you need more understanding of ... everyone reacts differently to each stage of the journey.
The waiting really DOES SUCK! There usually isn't many 'short cuts' .. but ask them about them! It 'may' or 'may not' suit'' - but no harm in asking!
Take care & wishing you all the best
Thank you. I’m probably/possibly being paranoid but I feel the lesion niggles since the biopsy. It’s like “oh you really irritated me doing that” !!