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New member to the B.C Club
Hi all, I have been stalking this page for last few days and am in awe of all the amazing women on here and the sage advice you are all able to share. My story so far - l am 42 and mother to 3. I fo...
Hi to everyone
My first post! I only became aware of this website once BCNA sent me an email. I wish I heard about it sooner. I was only diagnosed on 6th December & I have my first appointment with the surgeon tomorrow (18th) with surgery booked in for 3 days later. May not be doing much for Christmas!! Still seems surreal, happening so quickly & haven't had enough time to digest anything or prepare, let alone the surgery options. i have been told the cancer is DCIS in early stage with no spreading to lymph nodes & they suggested breast conserving surgery. But with the reading I have had a chance to do & talking to others, you hear stories of many who have opted for a single or even double mastectomy as there is still a slight chance of it returning. How do you decide what to do & how far to go? So many questions, so confusing, scared I will make the wrong choice & not ask the right questions tomorrow. I feel like you lovely ladies are more informed than me & I have so little time to prepare for the surgery when I have only just found out my diagnosis. My brain hurts, I haven't got a breast care nurse yet & have just received "My Journey Kit" which I won't have time to read properly before tomorrow. A lot overwhelmed at the moment & the tears still keep coming. I know I will gain strength from reading your comments but I just don't know where to start & what to do............................
My first post! I only became aware of this website once BCNA sent me an email. I wish I heard about it sooner. I was only diagnosed on 6th December & I have my first appointment with the surgeon tomorrow (18th) with surgery booked in for 3 days later. May not be doing much for Christmas!! Still seems surreal, happening so quickly & haven't had enough time to digest anything or prepare, let alone the surgery options. i have been told the cancer is DCIS in early stage with no spreading to lymph nodes & they suggested breast conserving surgery. But with the reading I have had a chance to do & talking to others, you hear stories of many who have opted for a single or even double mastectomy as there is still a slight chance of it returning. How do you decide what to do & how far to go? So many questions, so confusing, scared I will make the wrong choice & not ask the right questions tomorrow. I feel like you lovely ladies are more informed than me & I have so little time to prepare for the surgery when I have only just found out my diagnosis. My brain hurts, I haven't got a breast care nurse yet & have just received "My Journey Kit" which I won't have time to read properly before tomorrow. A lot overwhelmed at the moment & the tears still keep coming. I know I will gain strength from reading your comments but I just don't know where to start & what to do............................