My name is Anne, I am 51 and yesterday (Fri) I received my diagnosis. Seeing a surgeon next Wed so not too long to wait. I think I have 'early' breast cancer so am hoping and praying that surgery will remove it.
I have lots of support from my church, Australian Breastfeeding Association, and friends, but am looking forward to sharing with those of you who have taken this journey before me.
Hi Anne, and welcome to the site! :) Great to hear you have a lot of support, but feel free to ask here if you have any questions -- there's nearly always someone around who can answer.
If you haven't found it yet, the Help page is a good place to start if you want to find out more about how the site works. Plus I thought I'd give you a link to the My Journey Kit that the others have mentioned (which you can order from this site).
Just ask if you need a hand finding your way around.
~Di
Hi Anne, and welcome to the site! :) Great to hear you have a lot of support, but feel free to ask here if you have any questions -- there's nearly always someone around who can answer.
If you haven't found it yet, the Help page is a good place to start if you want to find out more about how the site works. Plus I thought I'd give you a link to the My Journey Kit that the others have mentioned (which you can order from this site).
Just ask if you need a hand finding your way around.
~Di
Hi Anne.
Welcome. I agree with what the others girls have already said. There is so much support here and the My Journey Kit was a great resource to recieve. Good luck with the surgeon, hopefully you have a treatment plan underway soon.
xoxo Christie.
Welcome to an amazing network of "pink sisters" Anne. Although it may be a club one might prefer not to join, once the diagnosis is made it is one of tremendous support and information sharing, as well as a good palce to vent, think aloud or just read!
It is great that you don't have to wait too long to see the surgeon and if I can, I suggest your continuously make notes, write down questions, what ifs, etc to take with you to that appointment. No question for the medical team or on here is a silly question.
The My Journey Kit is absolutely fantastic and so if you haven't done so already, order it as soon as you can.
I wish you all the best as you work your way towards a treatment plan.
Lots of hugs, Dette. xx
