New member to the B.C Club

Hi there lovey. Welcome to the place where all the cool kids hang out! There definately are some really awesome people on this forum and all too happy to give you any advice you need about anything. There are also some good support services out there if you need them too so just sing out. I live brisbane north and am familiar with them where I am if you are anywhere near me. Also cooking prior to treatment is what I did too just makes life easier and I’m sure you’re normally an independent bugger but if you have people offer to help with the kids, housework, bills, or anything else it is totally find to accept that help. You will soon find out who your true friends are and be prepared as some might drop off your radar too. I was 43 last year when I was diagnosed with triple neg bc stage 2a grade 3 no lymph nodes involved and scans all clear had left mastectomy so I only had to have chemo and not rads as well then took the other boob off 6 months later as I chose too I had 8 rounds of chemo. It is doable and it helps to be organised and like always @InkPetal has some great ideas to get you organised. I bloody hated the wigs too they were hot and annoying and I never wore it I just got really cool bandanas to wear which I loved. Keep in touch love. Margie. Xx

Welcome @Salpal. The girls have given good tips and links. Even if you just want to come on and have a rant about the injustice of it all, thats ok too. <3

@primek - wow l have not thought of that, thank you for some great tips. I received the My journey kit today. I did not know about the my care kit or the post surgical bra -thank you. 

Thank you ladies for your kind words and suggestions. I plan on utilising this site to help me get through this and l truly believe l will get through this and come out the other side a better person with some fabulous new friends. I'm making lemonade from lemons xx

Hi and Welcome. Well you've got through some of tje worst parts...the waiting to know. At least now you do have a plan. Have you are breast care nurse and have you got a my care kit and a post surgical bra planned?

 I kept busy researching and prepping.
I got my hospital gear ready.
I bought some scarves and researched how to tie them.
I found a wig library and picked a wig (which I never wore)
I had to buy bigger clothes as I stress eat.
I went to the dentist and had my teeth checked and cleaned pre chemo and started flossing daily without fail. 

You could do some cooking ahead ready for chemo. Things like casseroles or lasagnes etc. There are many prep ahead slower cooker recipe ideas you could do.
I set up a private fb page to share my cancer journey so people could read how I was going. I posted hospital pics, chemo rounds etc. Saved me telling them all individually.

Ask anything you want. We are here to help with what we can. Kath x

Hello @Salpal and welcome. While you're a couple of weeks away from surgery the time will drag so here's a link to download an info sheet on what to take to hospital with you. It's been put together by a few ladies here to try and help ease the pressure a little bit -  https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/information-sheets.html
Wishing you all the best. Let us know how you're going and if you need to come and vent or are scared silly and need a chat we are all here to help you. Big hug lovely. Xx Cath

Welcome @Salpal sounds like you've taken advice from the forum already and you're well on your way to a treatment plan, which will help you feel more in control. We're here for your questions, rants, vents etc. Whatever you need. 

Welcome @Salpal to the group none of wants to be a part of. I did the same as you when I first arrived and staked the pages for a few days to get a lay of the land shall we say. I’m sorry you have had to join us too but you will certainly find lots of positivity and great advice here. Don’t be shy and ask as many questions as you want to. None are silly and someone will usually be around to answer for you. Keep yourself busy over the next few weeks while you wait for your surgery and surround yourself with positive people who will be there for you when you need them. Take care xx Lesley

Welcome @Salpal, great place to come for lots of support and encouragement. I was er positive stage 3 grade2 with 2 nodes positive. I had chemo first then mastectomy of right breast with total axillary clearance. Now I'm just one week away from finishing radiation. It's a long process but one  day at a time. All the best.
Lisa x