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Newly Diagnosed - TNBC - Mantis
Hi All I received my breast cancer diagnosis a few weeks ago after finding a lump in my right breast. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 24th August. My tumor was 25mm and fortunat...
hi Mantis,
sorry to hear of your diagnosis .... I was actually diagnosed 6yrs ago tomorrow I remember the whirlwind of appointments etc at the start it can be overwhelming... Glad you have a My Journey Kit and Breast Care nurse.
there are some great resources out there for kids about BC ... Canteen can also give you some great information.
my kids were 14 16 and 24 when I was diagnosed. we took it step by step
I was truthful with them all from the start.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/
some great resources here on the above link one called Medikidz about explaining it to kids
Dont do DR GOOGLE he is the pits
sorry to hear of your diagnosis .... I was actually diagnosed 6yrs ago tomorrow I remember the whirlwind of appointments etc at the start it can be overwhelming... Glad you have a My Journey Kit and Breast Care nurse.
there are some great resources out there for kids about BC ... Canteen can also give you some great information.
my kids were 14 16 and 24 when I was diagnosed. we took it step by step
I was truthful with them all from the start.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/
some great resources here on the above link one called Medikidz about explaining it to kids
Dont do DR GOOGLE he is the pits
Below are a couple of links to help you find your
way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order
a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
It can be a whirlwind when we first get a
diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time.
Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread.
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
My Journey Kits and other resources.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
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