Hi

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

Hi never_better, welcome to the club! I certainly relate to you as I am also from the uk with family miles away and also a mum of nearly teens. I was diagnosed in mid December last year so a bit further along with treatment. Just wanted to send you my best wishes. While this awful disease completely floored me the support here is amazing and surgeons, nurses, and docs are incredible at making sure you have the support you need. 

Hi never_better​ It's certainly a journey no one wants to be on. Will you be going private or public for a surgeon?  If you are going private, I'm sure there would be people on here from your area that could recommend a surgeon if you don't already have one in mind. There is so much information to take in on this journey.  Have someone with you at the appointment if possible just so they can either take notes or remember more of what was said.  All the best with your upcoming appointments and any questions at all, please pop them onto this fabulous website.  Happy Mothers Day!

Hi never_better​ 

Thanks for the introduction - there is never a good time to get this diagnosis! As you get more information, you'll feel more confident about the way forward and you'll know what help or advice you need most. There may be a BC group in your community which might be useful. Best wishes.

Hi!

Early days for you in terms of diagnosis 

https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/about-breast-cancer/types-and-subtypes-of-breast-cancer/

The link above, hopefully won't spook you but you'll have something to refer to once your type has been identified.   

There are private groups within this forum for certain types that you may find beneficial 

Best wishes and we're here to help you through 

Take care