Newly diagnosed

Dear @Sabbra, ditto to what our network members above have said and 

from jennyss in Western NSW

Hi @Sabbra,

Welcome to the forum. I hope you find it to be as warm and helpful as I have. For me it's been a lifeline. You can come here for a pity party, a laugh (really!), a vent, and endless questions. It's an amazing hive mind.

The waiting is the absolute pits. In many ways it's the worst part of the whole breast cancer experience.

The only way through it is to take it one day at a time, and distract, distract, distract. TV, friends, exercise, whatever it is, do it.

I know you're scared. Everyone here has felt what you're feeling now. Take comfort that Australia (and Finland) lead the world in the treatment of breast cancer. It's a well oiled machine and you will get the best of care.

Come back tomorrow and tell us how you went. Biggest of hugs lovely, K xox

Hi and welcome.

Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet. 
 

Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread.

http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/navigating-the-online-community-formerly-the-what-and-how-thread

Breast Care Nurses

https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx ;

My Journey online tool and other resources. 

https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/

BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258

If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.  

 

How to understand your pathology reports

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology

 

Thank you @Arpie, trying to keep busy but the brain does take over, good most of the time

I am SO sorry to see you here, @Sabbra - but you have come to the right place for support and advice.

Where abouts are you (city or town/state) - as others may know of specific Breast Cancer help available in your town/state.

It sounds like you've had biopsies done but not necessarily the surgery? 

Yes, the waiting really sucks!   I know it will sound trite - but once the surgery has been done, mentally, it can become a lot 'easier' - fear of the unknown is what rules our brain at first diagnosis.

Put up any questions that you have - I am sure that someone with the same condition as you will give you valuable advice shortly.

In the mean time, all the best for your US & CT tomorrow - and try & keep as busy as you can until you know what the game plan is

take care xx