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Feeling lost :(
Hi, I've just been told I have breast cancer and now have to wait for hospital/surgeon to contact me for a pre op appointment. Just turned 51 and didn't see this coming as I suspect most don't. From w...
Hi Welcome. I was 51 had embarked on a new job and life was looking less stressed at last...then bam.
I had an appointment fairly quickly and do contact the hospital referred to if you haven't an appointment time by Friday...sometimes they get lost.
Order a My journey kit which will help with lots of questions. Link below.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/my-journey-kit/
As to use of herbs etc with cancer and treatments there is a useful site which explains what you can safely use and what to avoid. Link below.
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/herbal-remedies-and-treatment
Without pathology results and first appointment you won't know what treatment you might need.
Once you know you can start doing practical things lie:
Organising hospital bag...nighties or PJ'S, toiletries etc.
Clothing that you can get on or off easy.
Looking at scarves, hats or wigs if you need chemo.
Cooking ahead meals. Sorting your home depending on surgery needed.
Practical things help the spinning head. I bought a mobile expander file helped me organise all things cancer related like path results, hospital info, bills etc.
I bought a diary also for appts and also to write down questions to ask.
Ask about a breast care nurse who will support you through this.
Any questions just ask away.
Kath x
I had an appointment fairly quickly and do contact the hospital referred to if you haven't an appointment time by Friday...sometimes they get lost.
Order a My journey kit which will help with lots of questions. Link below.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/my-journey-kit/
As to use of herbs etc with cancer and treatments there is a useful site which explains what you can safely use and what to avoid. Link below.
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/herbal-remedies-and-treatment
Without pathology results and first appointment you won't know what treatment you might need.
Once you know you can start doing practical things lie:
Organising hospital bag...nighties or PJ'S, toiletries etc.
Clothing that you can get on or off easy.
Looking at scarves, hats or wigs if you need chemo.
Cooking ahead meals. Sorting your home depending on surgery needed.
Practical things help the spinning head. I bought a mobile expander file helped me organise all things cancer related like path results, hospital info, bills etc.
I bought a diary also for appts and also to write down questions to ask.
Ask about a breast care nurse who will support you through this.
Any questions just ask away.
Kath x