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Mental health and new diagnosis.
Hi all, been struggling really bad finding out i have cancer in my right breast early diagnosis. I dont know what sort as i cant cope with the details of it all. I have seen the doctors and waiting ...
Hi Nala - thank you so much for trusting us with your thoughts and feelings right now. What you’re feeling is very real and valid, I'm sorry to read you're going through this. A breast cancer diagnosis can feel absolutely consuming and overwhelming, especially when anxiety and depression are already part of your world.
This is exactly what BCNA's Helpline and Online Network is here for. Our Helpline officers and community moderators are trained in Mental Health First Aid, and are here to help you through any feelings you might need to talk out. Our phones are open on 1800 500 258, 9am-5pm (AEST) Monday-Friday - we'd love to hear from you and help you with this. At any other time you can call these numbers available 24/7:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Don't forget our Online Network is also here for you 24/7, where others on a similar path can offer you support and their lived experience stories. There is help available, please let us know what feels best for you right now.
Please also feel free to send me a private message at any time you need to chat :)
Your hubby can also call us anytime, or join our Online Network's Carers Corner to connect with, and receive support from others supporting loved ones through breast cancer. Carers corner