Alone ... finding a surgeon
On the day I was given my biopsy results I was on my own. Apparently, it was the first day in 2022 that patients were allowed a support person when receiving pathology results ....but noone told me....
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Looking back, I was alone when I got my 'initial' biopsy pathology results from my GP .... I basically said "Oh FxxK" and she gave me a big hug (pre covid.) Sadly, she moved to Melbourne the following year - she was a wonderful GP & I've struggled to find another one 'as good' since. :(
It will be your 'final' pathology report (after your surgery) that will dictate your ongoing game plan ... you should also be assigned a Breast Care Nurse (either your Surgeon will have her own) or from McGrath - if not, ask about it. ..... They will be your first 'port of call' for many questions - but also feel free to ring the Helpline (1800 number at the top of the page, in the Blue Banner) and they'll be able to help/guide you as well - specifically if you feel down or sad.
Other than that, just whack up ANY question on this thread & we'll do our best to answer them & support you thru this, specially in the initial stages, when it is all a blur. That way, you'll have a 'continual story' of your progress as you go thru each step. (My initial post ended up being about 10 pages as I went thru surgery, rads & then tabs! LOL). It is 4 years since my surgery.
It sounds like your hubby will be great support for you - lean on your family & friends if they offer support - be it meals, getting the kids to school, mowing the lawn or even walking the dog!! Try & keep busy between now & next week .... just keep doing what you love doing - it really does help pass the time. I love my kayak fishing & from the Oct to Jan (when I finally got my biopsy results) I just tried to fish EVERY DAY! It is my 'safe space'!
Don't feel compelled to tell EVERYONE at this point - just the family & friends who you are closest to & you know will be supportive! I told on an 'as needs to know' basis. Maybe wait til you know a bit more after you see the surgeon - or even wait til after the surgery/pathology results, as there will be lots of questions & it can get a bit 'over the top' sometimes. I didn't tell some family until the 12 month review! ;)
take care xx
It will be your 'final' pathology report (after your surgery) that will dictate your ongoing game plan ... you should also be assigned a Breast Care Nurse (either your Surgeon will have her own) or from McGrath - if not, ask about it. ..... They will be your first 'port of call' for many questions - but also feel free to ring the Helpline (1800 number at the top of the page, in the Blue Banner) and they'll be able to help/guide you as well - specifically if you feel down or sad.
Other than that, just whack up ANY question on this thread & we'll do our best to answer them & support you thru this, specially in the initial stages, when it is all a blur. That way, you'll have a 'continual story' of your progress as you go thru each step. (My initial post ended up being about 10 pages as I went thru surgery, rads & then tabs! LOL). It is 4 years since my surgery.
It sounds like your hubby will be great support for you - lean on your family & friends if they offer support - be it meals, getting the kids to school, mowing the lawn or even walking the dog!! Try & keep busy between now & next week .... just keep doing what you love doing - it really does help pass the time. I love my kayak fishing & from the Oct to Jan (when I finally got my biopsy results) I just tried to fish EVERY DAY! It is my 'safe space'!
Don't feel compelled to tell EVERYONE at this point - just the family & friends who you are closest to & you know will be supportive! I told on an 'as needs to know' basis. Maybe wait til you know a bit more after you see the surgeon - or even wait til after the surgery/pathology results, as there will be lots of questions & it can get a bit 'over the top' sometimes. I didn't tell some family until the 12 month review! ;)
take care xx