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.

This is probably one of the most difficult times - waiting for results and to know what your treatment will be. But genetic testing is good - most people don't get that opportunity up front and I'm guessing that your team expects to get information to help tailor treatment from it. All you can do is keep moving forward as best you can. Believe it or not, it's likely to get better once you start.

@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.

Garden variety cancer treatment can kick in very quickly. High end topiary and any exotic variant takes time.Genetic testing is a relatively new component, it does take a couple of weeks to get the results. Realistically, that extra time is not likely to be a major factor--unless, of course, it is. If there is any urgency, you will be informed. Whatever is going on under your shirt didn't start yesterday, so there is every chance that the short wait to get a better idea about what is going on is well worth it. It sounds like you are getting the full gamut of tests, which is a good thing. Mxx

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. ❤️💕❤️

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 🌺

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Belleindy
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5 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.
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Cath62
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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 🌺
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Zoffiel
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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
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Sister
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5 years ago
Take care @nix
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Locksley
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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.
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Nix
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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. ❤️💕❤️
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lrb_03
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5 years ago
How did today go @Nix? Was it an appointment with a doctor, or treatment
Been thinking of you
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Nix
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5 years ago
@Belleindy how are you feeling? I’m just waiting to go in now. 🥺
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Belleindy
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5 years ago
I've had two AC treatments now and got my blood tests done for genetic testing before my second treatment which was last Monday and No my treatment hasn't been cancelled, my next treatment is on the 7th April.
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Nix
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5 years ago
Thanks @Cath62 💕🙏
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