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Kirsty1
New member
56 minutes ago

Just diagnosed - it's all moving so fast

Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed yesterday (Wednesday) with DCIS, plus a focal area of invasive carcinoma NST, provisional grade 2, ER and PR positive and HER2 negative.

I meet with the surgeon tomorrow and it all just feels like it is happening so fast my mind is swirling.

Very thank full to have found this site as I have already found so much useful information!

anxiety
emotions
surgery

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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    40 minutes ago

    Welcome to the club that no-one ever wanted to join Kirsty1​    We all still remember when we received our own diagnosis & it can really muck with your head xx

    Definitely make sure you have a trusted friend or family member with you at all your appointments from now on (a 2nd set of ears and also physical and mental support!)  And seriously, I suggest you do record the meetings as well as it is impossible to remember everything that is said - and you can't take notes & listen at the same time!

    There is so much to take in - if it becomes a bit stressful, ring the BCNA helpline & have a chat xx  It really helps to talk it out.

    Stay away from Dr Google .... get all your information from your medical team!  

    In between appointments, try & keep as busy as you fan, doing things you love doing!  Or you could start cooking your favourite meals to freeze, so that you have enough cooked meals for after your surgery xx

    Whack up any questions you may have & members will jump on to give you honest replies = as we've 'been there, done that' ..... 

    Take care & all the best for tomorrow xx