Wanted to say hello

Dear @Pommy8,

from jennyss in  Western NSW

Hi @Pommy8 it is overwhelming and a lot to take in.  I have recently been diagnosed and still waiting on some biopsy results and I reckon the waiting is the worst part cos we all want answers yesterday and we panic but what I have learnt thus far is to take one day at a time and there is time and no need to rush and make hasty decisions.  It is harder said than done but no major change is going to happen with the cancer if you follow the process and wait a couple weeks to make sure you have covered all the bases so to speak.  Like all the other members have said there are so many resources on bcna,  go there instead of Dr Google.  All the best hun,  we are all in this together,  you are sooooo not alone.  🥰🥰

Hi @Pommy8, you're not alone, sorry you had to join us though :smile:

Excellent suggestions and advice from @arpie and @Cath62.

I'd suggest writing down some questions to ask at your appointment, and take someone with you if possible - I found I didn't really retain any information at all from my first appointment, and my husband had to repeat what the doctor had said.

I'm in Perth as well - where are you getting your treatment? I'm still going through treatment at the moment - I've finished chemo and am having surgery next week and then radiation after that. I've been going to Charlies.

All the best x

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Hi @Pommy8, it is so overwhelming isn't. @arpie has given you great advice. I am sorry you are going through this. There is a bit to get through for sure. 

For now try not to get too far of yourself. It is all scary at the start with appointments and lots of information. Keep busy. Breathe deeply and push out the over thinking and what if thoughts.  Treatment is so good and so too is recovery.

 You have everyone's support here and you can ask anything. I could not have got through my breast cancer diagnosis and treatment without this group. 

Let us know how it goes with the specialist if you like. Best wishes 

Sorry to see you here, @Pommy8  but Welcome to the club that no-one asked to join :( 

We have all gone through different diagnoses and treatment but we all share that one common bond and know just how tough and scary it is at the start.  Here, you will always find someone to listen - and offer support when and if needed.  It is amazing the amount of information that is shared here - as we all start out knowing nothing!

There is nothing easy about breast cancer - but we get through it, with help from the wonderful women and men on this forum.  Remember you are not alone.   Jump onto this thread for a lot of info on the forum & links to what to take to hospital & what questions to ask of your medical team ..... and STAY AWAY from DR GOOGLE!!  ;) 
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest

Where abouts are you? City/Town/region - if you add it to your profile (click on your name & then click on 'profile' on the left ...) then anyone living nearby may be able to help you with available services in your area - and maybe you can get together for a meet & greet. xx

Take care, it is a good idea to take someone with you to your appointments for mental and physical support - record the meetings on your phone if you can, as it is easy to 'miss bits' at the time.

All the best for your upcoming meetings