Just diagnosed stage 1 - feeling scared
Hi all Three weeks ago I was in the shower and noticed a lump. I'm not a lumpy breast person so I realised straight away. It was tender also. So I booked a mammogram through breast screen and saw ...
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Hi @Tweezer!
Well as all these wonderful ladies have said you are definitely not alone! 5years ago I TOO was diagnosed early stages 6 months after leaving my husband. I have 2 children and I had NO support, so I know exactly how you feel!!! I had a recurrence at the 4yr mark last year sadly and have had more severe treatment. Im also in Melbourne, so if I can help in anyway direct you to some support am glad to!! I went through Freemasons.
Until you have surgery/lumpectomy you won't know exactly your diagnosis, from there you will be allocated a Breast Care Nurse who are invaluable!!!! and only then will your Surgeon know if you need to be referred to an Onocologist or not depending on the Grade etc of your path results and then subsequent treatment would be decided. Theres no way of knowing yet, so one step at a time!
Deep breath, and just keep asking Im sure we can all help answer alot of your questions to help ease you a little.
Big hugs! Melinda xo
Well as all these wonderful ladies have said you are definitely not alone! 5years ago I TOO was diagnosed early stages 6 months after leaving my husband. I have 2 children and I had NO support, so I know exactly how you feel!!! I had a recurrence at the 4yr mark last year sadly and have had more severe treatment. Im also in Melbourne, so if I can help in anyway direct you to some support am glad to!! I went through Freemasons.
Until you have surgery/lumpectomy you won't know exactly your diagnosis, from there you will be allocated a Breast Care Nurse who are invaluable!!!! and only then will your Surgeon know if you need to be referred to an Onocologist or not depending on the Grade etc of your path results and then subsequent treatment would be decided. Theres no way of knowing yet, so one step at a time!
Deep breath, and just keep asking Im sure we can all help answer alot of your questions to help ease you a little.
Big hugs! Melinda xo