I’m so lost
Hi all, I am newly diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I am 34 years old and I have 3 children- 9,8 and 4. Because I have been in shock for about a month and the stress of it all has got me lost. The doctor...
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Hi @tamazahriel
I agree it is so confronting when you first get the BC diagnosis. I agree with Afraser, it really helps taking someone with you. The other person can write all the info while you ask the questions. My BC is positive to two receptors, that is oestrogen and HER2. When I was diagnosed late last year, I found the wait between diagnosis and surgery the most difficult. My GP was also a good source of information. She said to me that “BC is very well researched and funded. The outcomes and success rates for BC are very good so be positive and go ahead with the treatment suggested by the oncologist.”
I agree it is so confronting when you first get the BC diagnosis. I agree with Afraser, it really helps taking someone with you. The other person can write all the info while you ask the questions. My BC is positive to two receptors, that is oestrogen and HER2. When I was diagnosed late last year, I found the wait between diagnosis and surgery the most difficult. My GP was also a good source of information. She said to me that “BC is very well researched and funded. The outcomes and success rates for BC are very good so be positive and go ahead with the treatment suggested by the oncologist.”