New to this and a bit lost
Hello, I am a 44 year old woman, wife & mum who was told last night over a phone call that I have a grade 2 ductal cancer that is Estrogen sensitive. I need to make an appointment for either this week...
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@kato79 like June said don’t get too far ahead of yourself. One day at a time. One step at a time.
the process does take time. When you get all the ducks in a row and your team is put together seeing that this whole process is now very individualised unlike years ago one size doesn’t fit all.
the process does take time. When you get all the ducks in a row and your team is put together seeing that this whole process is now very individualised unlike years ago one size doesn’t fit all.
The team of specialists will usually have a meeting to look at your individual results. You haven’t said what tests you’ve already had.
With mine 7 years ago now. Once i had the initial biopsy i was referred straight to my local cancer clinic. I don’t have private health cover. I had further tests done eg bloods and more scans I saw the oncologist first then the breast surgeon then their meeting happened then the plan outline and options was put to me. I was pretty clueless where medical terms were concerned. And a lot of stuff just buzzed around my head. i took my children with me to my first couple of appointments mostly because they had lost their father to cancer just 15 months before, and then at least one came to the rest of my appointments, that way they could take notes and ask the questions. Some say record the appointments on your phone. You legally have to get permission to do that. My oncologist was very good at writing everything down for me in plain english. If you don’t understand get them to explain. I was also appointed a nurse who i could phone/ leave message or email if something came up between appointments.
Whatever you do. DO NOT dr google. It often leads you down a rabbit hole it can give you out dated information and the very worst case scenario
Nothing is too weird to ask on here and there is no judgement there great podcasts available on the My Journey its also a great app BCNA have developed.
I think thats enough for now. Im sure one of the other members will put up the links to the various links and sections to have a look at.
Nothing is too weird to ask on here and there is no judgement there great podcasts available on the My Journey its also a great app BCNA have developed.
I think thats enough for now. Im sure one of the other members will put up the links to the various links and sections to have a look at.
Take care and keep us posted