New Diagnosis and waiting

Sorry about your bc diagnosis but welcome to this site.You will find info and support here from ladies either going through this journey or like me,come out the other side and rejoined the human race.It's very scary and overwhelming at first- puts you in shock.Are you getting a second opinion from a surgeon? You need to feel confident/comfortable with your surgeon.I've actually had breast cancer twice(in the same breast).First time(2003)I had a lumpectomy,full node clearance and radiation.The second time(2010)I had a mastectomy and chemotherapy and now on Tamoxifen for 5yrs. I am pleased to tell you that I am fine now and enjoying my life.Blog back here and let us know what you have been told so far.We can then think of questions you might ask your ?surgeon on Wednesday.As far as being a public patient,you are still a person and have rights.I had one op in a private hospital ,the other in a public hospital and I can tell you that I got better care in the public.So try not to worry about that.It must be hard living in the country and travelling long distances.This network is great for women such as yourself.You can "chat"here any time of the day or night and someone will be here- you won't feel so alone.We all know what you are going through.

                                Tonya xx