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Also newly diagnosed
Hi, probably need to just 'cut to the chase' as like a previous post feeling a tad overwhelmed. Diagnosed Stage 1 Grade 2 March 2nd, Lumpectomy and lymphnodes removed March 8th. Saw the oncologist t...
Hi @Gladys58 it is hard when you are first new to all this ....
I chose the chemo and the rads and bilateral mastectomy back in Sept 2012 when I was diagnosed I wanted to be here long term.
I am NED (no evidence of disease) and I am reclaiming my life....
I wont lie Chemo is not a walk in the park for most of us... but the choice is yours ....
Do you have a breast Care Nurse ?
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
Do you have my Journey Kit ?
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
I am sure others will give you some information that will help you come to the decisions that you feel is right for you.
ask questions take someone with you to appointments who can write down things and also remind you of questions you have to ask etc.
Breathe you will get through this ....
Soldier crab
I chose the chemo and the rads and bilateral mastectomy back in Sept 2012 when I was diagnosed I wanted to be here long term.
I am NED (no evidence of disease) and I am reclaiming my life....
I wont lie Chemo is not a walk in the park for most of us... but the choice is yours ....
Do you have a breast Care Nurse ?
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
Do you have my Journey Kit ?
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
I am sure others will give you some information that will help you come to the decisions that you feel is right for you.
ask questions take someone with you to appointments who can write down things and also remind you of questions you have to ask etc.
Breathe you will get through this ....
Soldier crab