Just diagnosed, your story really resonated with me...

@Brownowl and don’t you let go of that hope!! They get better in all aspects 😊

Yep ... @Brownowl .... Your whole world is turned upside down in a millisecond, as you navigate unknown areas of our health system! It is almost a conveyor belt! First you do this, then this, then go there and do that, then come back here and do this .... and it may take a year or two for your life to settle down.

It is totally 100% ok to skip between anger, denial, sadness - but if your find the sadness is overwhelming you, please seek professional help sooner than later!   Your GP may be able to refer you ... or your local Breast Cancer Centre may have help there .... where you are more likely to find a bc specific psychologist.  Just talking about it openly and sharing it with a professional should be able to give you coping mechanisms ...   xx

Great advice. I’m on the Northside of Brisbane. 🥰 @fllclover These days are the worst, but holding onto hope that things will get better once the ball is rolling. Mentally at least. 

Whereabouts are you, @Brownowl?  City/town?  You can add it to your profile .... then others in your area may be able to help with info specific to your area.  You may even be able to have a ‘meet and greet’ if you are up to it xx

if you are ‘rural’ you can claim IPTAAS payments re fuel and accomodation costs ..... 

Yep, I found keeping busy helped me heaps with all the ‘waits’!  Make sure you record all your meetings n your phone too, and have a trusted friend or rellie with you for support.  It is easy to forget some of what was discussed!

All the best xx

@Brownowl I was diagnosed in Feb this year, at the age of 39 with a 7yr old daughter. Dreadful feeling. Worst time of my life. Am feeling 100% better and more confident today, but it took a lot. Please feel free to have a really good cry and rant. This is not fair and you have every right to be very upset. 

Thank you. I’ve had a bone and ct scan. My doctor said the next step was a PET. I’m guessing I’ll find out more tomorrow. Trying to keep busy and feel purposeful today. 

@Brownowl - so sorry to see you here too.  I am sure that @Giovanna_BCNA will be able to give you your 'own thread' (as well as @Sharla) so you can keep track of replies relating to you ....

We have a Young Women's group you may like to join, @Brownowl - and also the Mets group if it is found to have spread. (Fingers crossed it hasn't.)  Have you had your biopsy/scans yet?

Take care, throw up any questions you have - we're hear to help you xx
 

@Brownowl ♥️♥️♥️

Thanks for your support. I really appreciate it and it does help. I’m glad I reached out. 

@Brownowl @Giovanna_BCNA may put you on your own discussion so you don't get lost in the system. Keep yourself busy so that you don't think too much about it. Once you are on the roundabout of tests the time will go really fast and then you will know what you are dealing with. In the meantime, take deep breaths. Know you can do this and we are here to support you. Sending big hugs your way.