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Nix
Member
5 years ago

Is this the normal process?

Hey Guys,

I posted recently that I was diagnosed last Friday with triple neg breast ca stage three. All this week I’ve had the CT scans, bone scans, tomo the PET scan then Friday I’ll meet up again with the doctor that is looking after me and also meet my oncologist.

I received a call today from the genetic councillor and my appointment with her is not until next Thursday. Apparently it takes the councillors up to four weeks for my results to see how I’ll be treated. 

I have never felt this kind of anxiety before. Four weeks? Omg this thing has grown so much in four months. 

Is this normal?? I thought I’d be getting treatment as of next week. I’m beside myself with worry. I know my surgeon is a good one but far out. I thought I knew what stress was but this thing is a whole new level.  
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  • Nix's avatar
    Nix
    Member
    5 years ago
    I'm just tired. Don't want to get out of bed but I will now. Craving soup 🍲 
    First sess was yesterday. Geez it's gon be a long road and I try not to think too deeply about it cos I'd get angry. 

    Thanks for thinking of me @irb_o3, that's lovely.  Ok, soup and try and exercise time. At least it’s a lovely day in Melbourne today. ❤️💕❤️ 
  • Locksley's avatar
    Locksley
    Member
    5 years ago
    @Nix do rest when your body tells you.  Its a long road. It is a lovely day in Melbourne today with the leaves starting to turn for autumn.
  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    5 years ago
    Good plan @nix Eat that elephant one bite at a time. Do what you can--which can sometimes mean dealing with 'I don't want to.' v 'I can't.' Mxx
  • Cath62's avatar
    Cath62
    Member
    5 years ago
    One day at a time @Nix. I was never a patient person but I sure am now. I just go with the flow. Take care 🌺
  • Belleindy's avatar
    Belleindy
    Member
    4 years ago
    I had to have my third chemo cancelled because I had really bad mouth ulcers. I was upset initially but realised that it was for the best. I haven't been well at all but am feeling pretty good today. Hope you're ok.