Newly diagnosed
G'day folks... I am 50 yrs old. I was diagnosed on the 24/04/24, day before Anzac day...😢. I have all theses mixed emotions right now. I found a lump 2 inches long in my left breast. Biopsy felt like...
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Hello @herplv - your feelings are exactly what we all went through in those early days so you are not alone.
I see you are outside Melbourne but I don't know that area. Do you know where you will go for treatment ? Hopefully there will be ladies on here who live near you so they can give you some advice re local services etc. You say you will be having a mastectomy - are you in the private or public hospital sector ?
Have you thought about reconstruction ?
Do you have a supportive partner or other family to attend appointments with you ? Always a good idea as they can be a second set of ears when your mind is stuck elsewhere.
Make notes and take them with you to appointments. We need to be our own advocates.
Be kind to yourself, take things one day at a time. Cry if you feel like it as that is a good stress relief.
Come back and chat any time. No question is too small or too silly. 💖
Tuesday - I have sent you a private message - you will see that at the top right of the screen near your profile picture where you log off.
I see you are outside Melbourne but I don't know that area. Do you know where you will go for treatment ? Hopefully there will be ladies on here who live near you so they can give you some advice re local services etc. You say you will be having a mastectomy - are you in the private or public hospital sector ?
Have you thought about reconstruction ?
Do you have a supportive partner or other family to attend appointments with you ? Always a good idea as they can be a second set of ears when your mind is stuck elsewhere.
Make notes and take them with you to appointments. We need to be our own advocates.
Be kind to yourself, take things one day at a time. Cry if you feel like it as that is a good stress relief.
Come back and chat any time. No question is too small or too silly. 💖
Tuesday - I have sent you a private message - you will see that at the top right of the screen near your profile picture where you log off.