72yr old newly diagnosed
Hi everyone, I’m a 72yr old diagnosed yesterday with invasive carcinoma NST. Stage 2. My tumour is at the 3 O’clock position in my chest, only a centimetre from my sternum and couldn’t be seen on mam...
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I am So sorry to see you joining us here, @Linchit - it is all such a blur in the beginning but we've all 'been there, done that' xx. I am 72 now - I was 65 when diagnosed. I finish my meds next year.
You should be assigned a BC Nurse, who may even sit in on your appointments with you. She will be a wonderful support for you, as well as us here.
If you feel a bit overwhelmed or anxious at any time - you can call our helpline on 1800 500 258 for a confidential chat (Mon-Fri, 9-5) xx
Make sure you have a trusted friend or family member with you at all your appointments, both for support and a '2nd set' of ears, as it is hard to remember everything that is said. I'd also suggest that you record the meeting on your phone, too, for the same reason. xx
Here's a set of questions that you might like to go thru & see which ones you'd like to ask of the surgeon?
And jump onto this post, with lots of info on the forum, including what to take with you to hospital xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best for your appointments - keep as busy as you can, doing all the stuff you love doing, right up to your surgery date ... and think about cooking up some meals & freezing them, so you have some 'ready to go' when you come home, as your arm may be 'indisposed' for a little while ;)
You should be assigned a BC Nurse, who may even sit in on your appointments with you. She will be a wonderful support for you, as well as us here.
If you feel a bit overwhelmed or anxious at any time - you can call our helpline on 1800 500 258 for a confidential chat (Mon-Fri, 9-5) xx
Make sure you have a trusted friend or family member with you at all your appointments, both for support and a '2nd set' of ears, as it is hard to remember everything that is said. I'd also suggest that you record the meeting on your phone, too, for the same reason. xx
Here's a set of questions that you might like to go thru & see which ones you'd like to ask of the surgeon?
And jump onto this post, with lots of info on the forum, including what to take with you to hospital xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best for your appointments - keep as busy as you can, doing all the stuff you love doing, right up to your surgery date ... and think about cooking up some meals & freezing them, so you have some 'ready to go' when you come home, as your arm may be 'indisposed' for a little while ;)