Fear.of the unknown
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed yesterday 22-4-2022. Feeling a bit overwhelmed. But trying to be positive and strong for my family
Forum Discussion
Lean on us, @Charmed64 - we were all at your 'stage' not that long ago & know how you feel - my diagnosis was in Jan 2018 xx. It is all rather overwhelming & scary - Whack up any questions that you have & we'll help you thru them to the best of our ability, as we've 'been there & done that'. You will still be in shock - I can still remember the day I received my own diagnosis .... but then I 'kicked into gear' and 'got on with it', having nursed my husband thru cancer 8 years previously ...
I am guessing you've had your biopsy results but not seen a surgeon yet re possible surgery? Your most likely treatment options will depend more on your surgery pathology results (rather than the biopsy results) and with a bit of luck, your surgery will be planned sooner than later xx
If you put your town/region in your profile, members may be able to advise you of different services available to you in your area. If you are rural, you should be able to receive assistance with travel & accommodation costs .....
Have you been assigned a Breast Care Nurse? If yes, they will be your first 'port of call', helping you with your appointments & understanding what is happening .... but try not to get ahead of yourself at this point in time. Yes, it is scary and your family will be scared for you as well - but please don't feel you have to shield them from what is happening, as that only puts more pressure back on yourself.
Tell those who you feel 'need to know' (I didn't tell all family members for 12 months!) I only told those who I felt would 'be there for me' ....
Keeping busy doing things you enjoy in the mean time, is a good way of keeping your mind off things - try to NOT use Dr Google, as a lot of the stuff is outdated & not necessarily relevant to your own diagnosis ......
For a 'general overview' of the blog & other areas that may interest you, check out this post. .... feel free to jump onto any areas that may help you xx. We even manage to have a laugh on the 'Funnies' thread .... weird, I know - but a great outlet! There are also links to help you formulate questions for your medical team as well as what you may need, heading into surgery ....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care, and all the best with your ongoing appointments xx
I am guessing you've had your biopsy results but not seen a surgeon yet re possible surgery? Your most likely treatment options will depend more on your surgery pathology results (rather than the biopsy results) and with a bit of luck, your surgery will be planned sooner than later xx
If you put your town/region in your profile, members may be able to advise you of different services available to you in your area. If you are rural, you should be able to receive assistance with travel & accommodation costs .....
Have you been assigned a Breast Care Nurse? If yes, they will be your first 'port of call', helping you with your appointments & understanding what is happening .... but try not to get ahead of yourself at this point in time. Yes, it is scary and your family will be scared for you as well - but please don't feel you have to shield them from what is happening, as that only puts more pressure back on yourself.
Tell those who you feel 'need to know' (I didn't tell all family members for 12 months!) I only told those who I felt would 'be there for me' ....
Keeping busy doing things you enjoy in the mean time, is a good way of keeping your mind off things - try to NOT use Dr Google, as a lot of the stuff is outdated & not necessarily relevant to your own diagnosis ......
For a 'general overview' of the blog & other areas that may interest you, check out this post. .... feel free to jump onto any areas that may help you xx. We even manage to have a laugh on the 'Funnies' thread .... weird, I know - but a great outlet! There are also links to help you formulate questions for your medical team as well as what you may need, heading into surgery ....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care, and all the best with your ongoing appointments xx