Diagnosed this week and struggling
Hello everyone I'm glad to have found this community. I found a lump a few weeks ago, had a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies and have two tumors in one breast, both invasive, one lobular and ...
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Sorry to see you here, @Sammie_909 ... the club that no-one ever thought they'd have to join. :( Whack up any questions that you may have & we'll do our best to give you honest answers, as we've 'been there, done that'.
That is terrific that your BC Nurse will be with you at the surgeon's appointment .... I'd also suggest you take a trusted friend or relative as well, as an extra set of ears ... as you can never remember everything that was said. (I also recorded mine on my phone too - as backup, to go over again, afterwards, if you need to.)
The ladies have given terrific advice - and I echo re chatting with our Help Line on 1800 500 258 if you are finding things a tad overwhelming xx. Also, consider listening to Charlotte Tottman's podcast (she is a specialist BC counsellor) on her own treatment after she was diagnosed with BC. She is very easy to listen to & covers pretty well all issues that we've all had, once we get diagnosed.
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Some questions you may like to look at, re your surgery appointment .....
Your emotions are totally normal - I'm the first in my family to be diagnosed with cancer too - and had been given a clear Mammogram just months before my GP physically found it! I was shocked & stunned & VERY upset.
Check out this post for a heap of info on the forum & some tips on what to take to hospital with you xx There are also some ticksheets to 'self asses' your physical & mental health too .... feel free to jump onto any of the links - we have lots of off topic threads too - our gardens, art & craft, even 'funnies' (as we all need a laugh now & then.)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Try & take it one day at a time & try not to get ahead of yourself xx.
Take care & all the best for your appointment next week
That is terrific that your BC Nurse will be with you at the surgeon's appointment .... I'd also suggest you take a trusted friend or relative as well, as an extra set of ears ... as you can never remember everything that was said. (I also recorded mine on my phone too - as backup, to go over again, afterwards, if you need to.)
The ladies have given terrific advice - and I echo re chatting with our Help Line on 1800 500 258 if you are finding things a tad overwhelming xx. Also, consider listening to Charlotte Tottman's podcast (she is a specialist BC counsellor) on her own treatment after she was diagnosed with BC. She is very easy to listen to & covers pretty well all issues that we've all had, once we get diagnosed.
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Some questions you may like to look at, re your surgery appointment .....
Your emotions are totally normal - I'm the first in my family to be diagnosed with cancer too - and had been given a clear Mammogram just months before my GP physically found it! I was shocked & stunned & VERY upset.
Check out this post for a heap of info on the forum & some tips on what to take to hospital with you xx There are also some ticksheets to 'self asses' your physical & mental health too .... feel free to jump onto any of the links - we have lots of off topic threads too - our gardens, art & craft, even 'funnies' (as we all need a laugh now & then.)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Try & take it one day at a time & try not to get ahead of yourself xx.
Take care & all the best for your appointment next week