Diagnosed Today
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm 48. I had my last Mammogram in November 2022, and was due for my next December 7th....however.... I went to the GP in November after feeling a breast lump for 10 da...
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Hi @WhimsicalBB76
Absolutely agree with the advice given above to take a support person with you to the early/ important appointments to have another set of ears.
Also dont hesitate to call the BCNA hotline for advice and support.
You have come to the right place this website and forum is a place you can get lots of good advice and support.
There are also a number of private groups available in this forum to join depending on your personal circumstances.
Importantly there is no question you can’t ask on here , we all “ get it” in a way anyone who has not been diagnosed with this shitty disease never can.
I found the Dr Charlotte Tottman podcasts very helpful - she is a psychologist specialising in cancer related distress who herself got breast cancer .
Take care and let us know how you get on - we are lucky to live in a country with a world class medical system where treatment does not depend on your economic circumstances.
Absolutely agree with the advice given above to take a support person with you to the early/ important appointments to have another set of ears.
Also dont hesitate to call the BCNA hotline for advice and support.
You have come to the right place this website and forum is a place you can get lots of good advice and support.
There are also a number of private groups available in this forum to join depending on your personal circumstances.
Importantly there is no question you can’t ask on here , we all “ get it” in a way anyone who has not been diagnosed with this shitty disease never can.
I found the Dr Charlotte Tottman podcasts very helpful - she is a psychologist specialising in cancer related distress who herself got breast cancer .
Take care and let us know how you get on - we are lucky to live in a country with a world class medical system where treatment does not depend on your economic circumstances.