Forum Discussion
Breast cancer confirmed, biopsy and PET scheduled for 1st week of Aug.
Hello everyone, so glad to come across an online support group. I have just been diagnosed with BC after I felt a lump on my left breast (US and mamo confirmed the cancer. This was on 14 July ). They...
Hi @GinGin
Yes it’s a huge shock to receive this diagnosis , but luckily you live in Melbourne which has world class hospitals and people who can help you through this journey.
It is good you have made your way to BCNA there is a wealth of information on here and it is all credible and reliable ( unlike “ Dr Google”)
This online network is also a great resource, everyone on here “ gets it” in a way people who have not been diagnosed with BC can.
The best advice my GP gave me when delivering my diagnosis was to take my husband with me to all important consults as I would not be likely to take everything in.
The next best piece of advice was from my ( amazing) breast cancer surgeon that I should only look at official websites like the cancer council and breast cancer network.
All the best with your treatment - my husband described it as a cross between a roller coaster and whirlwind.
Yes it’s a huge shock to receive this diagnosis , but luckily you live in Melbourne which has world class hospitals and people who can help you through this journey.
It is good you have made your way to BCNA there is a wealth of information on here and it is all credible and reliable ( unlike “ Dr Google”)
This online network is also a great resource, everyone on here “ gets it” in a way people who have not been diagnosed with BC can.
The best advice my GP gave me when delivering my diagnosis was to take my husband with me to all important consults as I would not be likely to take everything in.
The next best piece of advice was from my ( amazing) breast cancer surgeon that I should only look at official websites like the cancer council and breast cancer network.
All the best with your treatment - my husband described it as a cross between a roller coaster and whirlwind.