Diagnosed 2 Days Ago
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Wednesday. I found the lump 3 weeks ago and saw my doctor straight away so it’s been stressful waiting for the results. My Auntie made a full rec...
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Terrific, @Raich - make sure you use your phone to record your initial meetings with Surgeon, Onc & Rad Onc Plus your pathology results with surgeon - it is easy to miss bits whilst pondering one bit & miss the next bit ....
I was lucky, I went to Sydney for my first appt with the surgeon on his first day back at work from Xmas Holidays (10 days after I was diagnosed) then had the Sentinel Node test the next day & surgery the day after. I stayed at my brother's place & my SIL came to all appointments with me - she is a terrific 2nd set of ears & asked intelligent questions, whilst it was all a bit of a blur to me! But I have the recordings! We stayed with them for a few days afterwards as well & every other appointment since! They were just terrific. I even drove home afterwards! ;)
Take care & all the best for your CT results xx
I was lucky, I went to Sydney for my first appt with the surgeon on his first day back at work from Xmas Holidays (10 days after I was diagnosed) then had the Sentinel Node test the next day & surgery the day after. I stayed at my brother's place & my SIL came to all appointments with me - she is a terrific 2nd set of ears & asked intelligent questions, whilst it was all a bit of a blur to me! But I have the recordings! We stayed with them for a few days afterwards as well & every other appointment since! They were just terrific. I even drove home afterwards! ;)
Take care & all the best for your CT results xx