diagnosed 05/08
Actually not sure of diagnostic date - that was when I was told after being recalled for a repeat mammogram which showed indications of BC, followed by ultrasound, palpation by a ?surgeon, who told me...
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HI @LynnT,
My diagnosis was 30 April, grade 3 invasive BC. I cried for 2 weeks then had surgery 2 wks later and started chemo 3 wks after that.
It is so hard this waiting and wondering what's ahead. It is such a ride and emotionally hard to keep up with everything as it all moves along so fast.
Everyone's cancer is different and ok the higher grade sounds scary but much can we done and treatmentwill be availablefor you. We are all here to support you and it is great you are here.
I hope telehealth can be sorted when you need it. I have only had telehealth with my GP but I am in Brisbane.
The pathology will determine your treatment. Itvis very complicated and individual treatment follows that. My cancer was Her2 neg but positive for oestrogen and progesterone. My treatment involved surgery, chemo (currently in progress for 13 rounds), then I have radium daily for 6.5 wks and then hormone therapy. All up about 6 months of chemo and radium. Hormones for yrs to come.
Try to keep busy and distracted as much as you can till your surgery. I found surgery a relief from the stress of it all. I didn't read google but stayed with the information with BCNA. I found meditation and walking helpful to relieve my stress.
You may need some help at home after surgery. I couldn't lift anything. What support do you have to help you. You may need a special friend who can be there to help you. I didn't tell many people. I choose only those who i thought would support me. A couple of those haven't turned out well and I had to leave them behind so they aren't part of my treatment etc.
Stay in touch with us all here and let us know how your appointment goes if you would like to. We are here for you.
Sending big hugs xxxx
My diagnosis was 30 April, grade 3 invasive BC. I cried for 2 weeks then had surgery 2 wks later and started chemo 3 wks after that.
It is so hard this waiting and wondering what's ahead. It is such a ride and emotionally hard to keep up with everything as it all moves along so fast.
Everyone's cancer is different and ok the higher grade sounds scary but much can we done and treatmentwill be availablefor you. We are all here to support you and it is great you are here.
I hope telehealth can be sorted when you need it. I have only had telehealth with my GP but I am in Brisbane.
The pathology will determine your treatment. Itvis very complicated and individual treatment follows that. My cancer was Her2 neg but positive for oestrogen and progesterone. My treatment involved surgery, chemo (currently in progress for 13 rounds), then I have radium daily for 6.5 wks and then hormone therapy. All up about 6 months of chemo and radium. Hormones for yrs to come.
Try to keep busy and distracted as much as you can till your surgery. I found surgery a relief from the stress of it all. I didn't read google but stayed with the information with BCNA. I found meditation and walking helpful to relieve my stress.
You may need some help at home after surgery. I couldn't lift anything. What support do you have to help you. You may need a special friend who can be there to help you. I didn't tell many people. I choose only those who i thought would support me. A couple of those haven't turned out well and I had to leave them behind so they aren't part of my treatment etc.
Stay in touch with us all here and let us know how your appointment goes if you would like to. We are here for you.
Sending big hugs xxxx