First Timer

Welcome. The next days waiting for your surgery date will be some of the slowest in your life. BUT once you do have your surgery date it is amazing how much that will focus you. You will then have something to aim for, and while it will certainly make the whole experience suddenly seem incredibly horrifyingly real it also gives you a goal. Telling family and friends is incredibly hard and I don't know of a way to tell people that you have been diagnosed in a gentle manner - I'm not actually sure that there is one! But having told them if they want to rally around you, let them. As frustrating as it is for you it is also incredibly hard for them to not be able to take some of your burden. Your breast care nurse (either associated with your hospital or through McGrath's) are an invaluable asset and can provide sooo much information, but also this site and the ladies who are on it are a sanity saver. I don't think I have seen a question go unanswered. Responses are always filled with wonderful personal information that you cannot get anywhere else. Wishing you all the best with your appointment, let us know your surgery date and how you are going. All the best Xx Cath