Newly diagnosed with triple negative.
Hi everyone, Wish I wasn't here but glad I'm not alone. I'm 49yo and diagnosed yesterday with triple negative invasive ductal cancer with lymph node involvement. I had positive biopsies last week b...
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@Hatter74 Welcome to the best support around. The ladies (and occasionally men) all understand the unchosen journey you are embarking on. Waiting to tell your daughters is wise until you know what the plan is going to look like. I am not triple negative but many of the ladies on here are so hopefully they will hop on to give you some ideas. The forum does have some quiet periods due to appointments, work schedules and just plain 'over it' blah days.
Try to keep your mind busy with other things. I know, easier said than done. Get some meals cooked and frozen in preparation of your treatment for those days you don't feel like cooking. As a sole trader you will know the importance of being prepared. Make sure everything in your business is up to date so you will only have to cope with the now not the past.
Accept any help you are offered. Now is the time to let your pride loosen a little. If your daughters need driving anywhere, see if someone else can do that for you. There are some great supports for children of people diagnosed with cancer but I am not the person to advise on that one. Other ladies with young children will be able to help there. Also, if you have a McGrath breast care nurse they have info on that. If you don't have a breast care nurse, ring the hospital and ask for the number.
Take care and big deep breaths. You got this. Sending big hugs
Try to keep your mind busy with other things. I know, easier said than done. Get some meals cooked and frozen in preparation of your treatment for those days you don't feel like cooking. As a sole trader you will know the importance of being prepared. Make sure everything in your business is up to date so you will only have to cope with the now not the past.
Accept any help you are offered. Now is the time to let your pride loosen a little. If your daughters need driving anywhere, see if someone else can do that for you. There are some great supports for children of people diagnosed with cancer but I am not the person to advise on that one. Other ladies with young children will be able to help there. Also, if you have a McGrath breast care nurse they have info on that. If you don't have a breast care nurse, ring the hospital and ask for the number.
Take care and big deep breaths. You got this. Sending big hugs