Another Newbie with some questions
Hi there, I was diagnosed a month ago with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast following my first Breast Screen appointment. My lump is Grade 2, 19mm and positioned at 10 o'clock and 5cm fro...
Forum Discussion
Thanks so much everyone for the warm welcome and your supportive responses. @kmakm and @"Kiwi Angel" what I thought was IN's was hand written and on closer inspection it appears to be LN's - thanks, you made me look again!
I forgot to mention that I called the BCNA helpline and spoke with a nurse on the day I was diagnosed and she was very helpful and was able to answer all my questions at that time. To be honest, I've had most of my questions answered by lurking on this forum since diagnosis, so I haven't anything too pressing to ask - I was just curious as when they came into the picture. I'm in regional NSW and there are 2 Breast Care nurses attached to the public hospital, my pre admission appointment is next week so I will hope to see someone then.
@kezmusc I'm a 16DD so there's plenty of space for a 'divot' in it :D I'm thinking that as I'm 50 that may be why the surgeon is talking chemo for me, whereas the friend of a friend is in her 70's. Also my Ki67 is 50-60% so that's probably a predictor too.
I'm hoping to get through this thing with as much strength and humor as possible, Although I'm single and without children, I have great support from my siblings and extended family and most of them are following my lead and treating this whole episode with as much irreverence and laughter as possible and I've found that has helped us all with the initial shock.
Thanks again everyone for your comments xo
I forgot to mention that I called the BCNA helpline and spoke with a nurse on the day I was diagnosed and she was very helpful and was able to answer all my questions at that time. To be honest, I've had most of my questions answered by lurking on this forum since diagnosis, so I haven't anything too pressing to ask - I was just curious as when they came into the picture. I'm in regional NSW and there are 2 Breast Care nurses attached to the public hospital, my pre admission appointment is next week so I will hope to see someone then.
@kezmusc I'm a 16DD so there's plenty of space for a 'divot' in it :D I'm thinking that as I'm 50 that may be why the surgeon is talking chemo for me, whereas the friend of a friend is in her 70's. Also my Ki67 is 50-60% so that's probably a predictor too.
I'm hoping to get through this thing with as much strength and humor as possible, Although I'm single and without children, I have great support from my siblings and extended family and most of them are following my lead and treating this whole episode with as much irreverence and laughter as possible and I've found that has helped us all with the initial shock.
Thanks again everyone for your comments xo