newly diagnosed - IDC
Hi Everyone, I am so glad to see such a supportive group of people. I have recently been diagnosed with invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast 15MM in size, my left had a lump but it was noted...
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Hi @CarrieP ... yep ... just what @AllyJay said ....
The waiting just sucks SO MUCH and the whole thing just mucks with your brain BIG-TIME!! Grr
I know I was exactly like you, weepy, concerned that it was growing fast ... but once I saw the surgeon, and he was able to do the op just a few days later ..., I felt great relief. After the surgery, I felt even better still! You only get your final plan after the pathology results come in and then the Oncologists ‘take over’ and in discussion with you, will have the final say. Your surgeon may ‘suggest’ what he thinks will happen, but mine got it wrong! LOL
re the kids, check out this link, it may help you in your approach .... there were ‘comic books’ available for kids to read, but they aren’t available just now. I don’t have kids, but from what I’ve read here, they are usually quite resilient ... just keep your news ‘age related’ so they don’t get too scared .... others will jump in here, I reckon, and help you out. Xx
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/telling-your-children/
I think many of us think initially to get both breasts off .... I was lucky and just needed a lumpectomy, rads and TABs ..... I was guided by my surgeon.
Whereabouts are you? State/Town? You can add this to your profile .... other members nearby may be able to assist you with services in your town/area.
Take Deep breaths, calm that thumping heart .... try and keep as busy as you can - it is good for body and soul ... the kids will pick up on your emotional state and change in normal habits ..... so maybe try not to change your routine too much!
if you find you are not coping and are getting really anxious, speak to your GP about chatting with a professional who may be able to give you ‘coping mechanisms’ ...... When you are at the hospital, ask about a Breast Care Nurse (like a McGrath Nurse) .... she will be your first port of call for queries and support before and after surgery (apart from us!)
Here’s a link for all sorts of documents to help explain different terms, eg pathology etc.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/
Take care, lean on us when you need to ... we ‘man the desk’ even over Xmas ... so there is always someone to chat with xx
all the best for your appts next week. Hugs coming your way xx
The waiting just sucks SO MUCH and the whole thing just mucks with your brain BIG-TIME!! Grr
I know I was exactly like you, weepy, concerned that it was growing fast ... but once I saw the surgeon, and he was able to do the op just a few days later ..., I felt great relief. After the surgery, I felt even better still! You only get your final plan after the pathology results come in and then the Oncologists ‘take over’ and in discussion with you, will have the final say. Your surgeon may ‘suggest’ what he thinks will happen, but mine got it wrong! LOL
re the kids, check out this link, it may help you in your approach .... there were ‘comic books’ available for kids to read, but they aren’t available just now. I don’t have kids, but from what I’ve read here, they are usually quite resilient ... just keep your news ‘age related’ so they don’t get too scared .... others will jump in here, I reckon, and help you out. Xx
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/telling-your-children/
I think many of us think initially to get both breasts off .... I was lucky and just needed a lumpectomy, rads and TABs ..... I was guided by my surgeon.
Whereabouts are you? State/Town? You can add this to your profile .... other members nearby may be able to assist you with services in your town/area.
Take Deep breaths, calm that thumping heart .... try and keep as busy as you can - it is good for body and soul ... the kids will pick up on your emotional state and change in normal habits ..... so maybe try not to change your routine too much!
if you find you are not coping and are getting really anxious, speak to your GP about chatting with a professional who may be able to give you ‘coping mechanisms’ ...... When you are at the hospital, ask about a Breast Care Nurse (like a McGrath Nurse) .... she will be your first port of call for queries and support before and after surgery (apart from us!)
Here’s a link for all sorts of documents to help explain different terms, eg pathology etc.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/
Take care, lean on us when you need to ... we ‘man the desk’ even over Xmas ... so there is always someone to chat with xx
all the best for your appts next week. Hugs coming your way xx