Just here to say hi. Diagnosed 3 days ago and all I know right now is that I have breast cancer, the tests were still coming through but I hounded my GP into an appointment to tell me what they knew....
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Sending hugs to let you know your not alone. 1000s women go through this every day. We are uplifted by the many who have gone before us, especially those who participated in research trials to help give us tried and tested treatment options. It is really hard of course to hear that diagnosis when it happens and rocks your to the core, and know that it takes a long time to actually get a more detailed diagnosis, then slowly a treatment plan emerges ... and even then the thing about treatment plans to know is that they change as they go. After surgery it can change, after scans, tests...So please mentally know that , as it can really help when you think x is going to happen, then y happens. We are actually lucky that treatments evolve, as it is personalised medicine, not exactly the same for everyone means a better outcome in the long run as it is tailored to your specific cancer and body. Do explore bcna webinar such as the Just diagnosed one. https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/webcasts/just-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-what-s-next/ Do check if there are any face to face support groups near you, I know there is one on sunshine coast, or there are zoom or phone and online groups .Its great to talk to other women who 'get it' as you go through this. Check out Cancer Hub for your teens , as they can be a great help to find services , as your kids are going through this with you as well. https://cancerhub.org.au/ Likewise for work stuff http://www.liveworkcancer.com
Don't hesiate to call cancer council or BCNA helpline, they are great to help you find info along the way.
Pink wishes from a 18 year bc survivor