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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 tom...
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