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,
The beginning is the hardest....diagnosis, testing, appointments.....waiting......the waiting is the worst. But once you have your treatment plan in place you seem to travel along on auto pilot, doing whatever it is necessary to kick this bitch back to Hell where she belongs! You will feel every emotion. Gather your circle, friends and family you can rely on.....tkae them with you to appointments, it's amazing how an extra set of ears helps! Write down ALL questions you have.....and ask, ask, ask until YOU are satisfied that you understand. If you don;t already have one, find a Breast care Nurse....they are amazing and can realy to you in regualr language what is going on, they also liase between you and your doctors.......
One thing I've learnt through this is you need to be selfish somedays......yes, I worried over others and their reactions, thoughts and feelings, but at the end of the day, you are alone with your own thoughts and you need to be aware of how YOU are feeling......take care of you menatally and physically as best you can.....you will have so many highs and lows.
Remember to breathe......I mean really breathe. You've got this...and we've got your back!
stay strong|breathe|believe
Tracy Xx
The beginning is the hardest....diagnosis, testing, appointments.....waiting......the waiting is the worst. But once you have your treatment plan in place you seem to travel along on auto pilot, doing whatever it is necessary to kick this bitch back to Hell where she belongs! You will feel every emotion. Gather your circle, friends and family you can rely on.....tkae them with you to appointments, it's amazing how an extra set of ears helps! Write down ALL questions you have.....and ask, ask, ask until YOU are satisfied that you understand. If you don;t already have one, find a Breast care Nurse....they are amazing and can realy to you in regualr language what is going on, they also liase between you and your doctors.......
One thing I've learnt through this is you need to be selfish somedays......yes, I worried over others and their reactions, thoughts and feelings, but at the end of the day, you are alone with your own thoughts and you need to be aware of how YOU are feeling......take care of you menatally and physically as best you can.....you will have so many highs and lows.
Remember to breathe......I mean really breathe. You've got this...and we've got your back!
stay strong|breathe|believe
Tracy Xx