Don't know where to begin
i feel like I'm part of a horror movie and I'm the main character. I've always just cruised thru life in the background. This breast cancer diagnosis has hit me hard. Fast forward 3 weeks from that fa...
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Hello Bellablor what a shock... it is normal to be in overdrive try to find some things that will allow you to relax...
it can be hard, but know that you can do this one step at a time this is the worse part - waiting to know what the pathology is... once the team have this they can then help you decide what options are next. Yes it is hard and none of us want to do it... but we do and we are stronger than we give ourselves credit.
Do you have a breast care nurse ? you can find one here
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
Do you have a MY Journey Kit ? https//www.bcna.org.au/resources/
You are entitled to a Mental Health care plan when diagnosed with BC ask your Breast Care nurse about - this allows you to see a psychologist free under medicare... I have found that helpful for me.
I want to encourage you I am 4.5yrs since diagnosis and I am cancer free.
Hugs and peace
Soldier Crab
it can be hard, but know that you can do this one step at a time this is the worse part - waiting to know what the pathology is... once the team have this they can then help you decide what options are next. Yes it is hard and none of us want to do it... but we do and we are stronger than we give ourselves credit.
Do you have a breast care nurse ? you can find one here
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
Do you have a MY Journey Kit ? https//www.bcna.org.au/resources/
You are entitled to a Mental Health care plan when diagnosed with BC ask your Breast Care nurse about - this allows you to see a psychologist free under medicare... I have found that helpful for me.
I want to encourage you I am 4.5yrs since diagnosis and I am cancer free.
Hugs and peace
Soldier Crab