Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone,
I found out this afternoon I have breast cancer. I don't really know much or remember much from the phone call with my Doctor. All I know is I am lucky - all I remember is the words 'w...
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Everyone has given you great advice, especially the one step at a time. Most of us struggle with the waiting and it pays to keep busy during this time. I reacted by finding out what I could do to help prepare myself for what maybe ahead. I kept up my exercise because this helped my body and mind to cope with the stress.
Once I knew that I had to have surgery I just concentrated on getting prepared for this in practical ways. Googling is hard to resist but please stick to reputable sites such as this one, the cancer council, Cancer Australia and gov sites. There is some very unreliable misinformation out there.
You get through everything by just taking it one day, sometimes one hour at a time. Wonderful support from the ladies on here will help you too. Wishing you all the best for whatever treatment you may need. Deanne xxx