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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...
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Hi Anne65
Welcome although we are sorry too that you are here! First things first, do you have someone to go with you to your appointment? It helps to have someone whose head is not spinning (most of us were in the same state when first diagnosed) to help with questions and write down the answers. I had three days between confirmation of cancer and surgery but I had more limited options. Second, you need to know more about your pathology to date to know what real risks you may, or may not be facing. It's hard to make a decision without a lot more information. Bottom line, your surgery may be booked but unless there is some imperative reason why it has to be done then, a few extra days if it can be delayed, to consider your options are unlikely to be critical. You will hear many bits of advice repeated; cry by all means, it helps with the shock; don't go to Dr Google - get proper researched information of course, ask your surgeon and oncologist for written information, use the links on this website; and take one step at a time. Don't rush headlong into things without feeling as sure as you can and don't fret about things that haven't happened yet. Your diagnosis is a shock but words like early stage and no spread are very good words! I hope your appointment clarifies things for you. Best wishes.
Welcome although we are sorry too that you are here! First things first, do you have someone to go with you to your appointment? It helps to have someone whose head is not spinning (most of us were in the same state when first diagnosed) to help with questions and write down the answers. I had three days between confirmation of cancer and surgery but I had more limited options. Second, you need to know more about your pathology to date to know what real risks you may, or may not be facing. It's hard to make a decision without a lot more information. Bottom line, your surgery may be booked but unless there is some imperative reason why it has to be done then, a few extra days if it can be delayed, to consider your options are unlikely to be critical. You will hear many bits of advice repeated; cry by all means, it helps with the shock; don't go to Dr Google - get proper researched information of course, ask your surgeon and oncologist for written information, use the links on this website; and take one step at a time. Don't rush headlong into things without feeling as sure as you can and don't fret about things that haven't happened yet. Your diagnosis is a shock but words like early stage and no spread are very good words! I hope your appointment clarifies things for you. Best wishes.