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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@Sammie_909 I found this article really helpful for understanding my pathology report:
https://bcna-dxp.azureedge.net/media/dj1lnxxc/bcna_pathology_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
I found my biopsy very painful, but the clip insertion was a little easier. I think once you are aware of it, psychologically you tend to notice things around it a bit more- I liken it to having dental work or losing a tooth as a kid and your tongue can’t seem to leave it alone…
In terms of sleep I found that taking melatonin was helpful in helping me get to sleep. I recently stopped working due to starting treatment so I am used to being up by 6, although sometimes I can be awake for the day as early as 4 now and rather than lay awake and think I tend to pop on here (there is a night owl section) to see what’s happening or reply to someone, and sometimes I put on a documentary on my phone to listen to and relax more so than sleep (although sometimes that works too), or I journal. Then once it hits 6 I try to go for a short walk. Short naps get me through the worst symptoms of the day if I need them.
i felt exactly like you before my first appointment with the breast surgeon- I just wanted it out of me “tomorrow”. Remember that everyone’s treatment plan will be different for your particular set of circumstances- and you will have a whole medical team that will meet and talk about the best way to tackle it. They will explain your stage and grade, and you will have some options to explore.
https://bcna-dxp.azureedge.net/media/dj1lnxxc/bcna_pathology_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
I found my biopsy very painful, but the clip insertion was a little easier. I think once you are aware of it, psychologically you tend to notice things around it a bit more- I liken it to having dental work or losing a tooth as a kid and your tongue can’t seem to leave it alone…
In terms of sleep I found that taking melatonin was helpful in helping me get to sleep. I recently stopped working due to starting treatment so I am used to being up by 6, although sometimes I can be awake for the day as early as 4 now and rather than lay awake and think I tend to pop on here (there is a night owl section) to see what’s happening or reply to someone, and sometimes I put on a documentary on my phone to listen to and relax more so than sleep (although sometimes that works too), or I journal. Then once it hits 6 I try to go for a short walk. Short naps get me through the worst symptoms of the day if I need them.
i felt exactly like you before my first appointment with the breast surgeon- I just wanted it out of me “tomorrow”. Remember that everyone’s treatment plan will be different for your particular set of circumstances- and you will have a whole medical team that will meet and talk about the best way to tackle it. They will explain your stage and grade, and you will have some options to explore.
And your breast care nurse will have a lot of information books and pamphlets to give you- take them all and just read through things a bit at a time, maybe even highlight parts and write questions next to info you want to ask about.
Good luck at your appointment and please keep us all posted xx