Newly Diagnosed
Hello Everyone, I have been newly diagnosed this week and was absolutely blindsided by it. Went straight GP he sent me of for mammogram, ultrasound an biopsy. Got my results on Thursday and have been ...
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Thank you so much for all this information, that has helped a lot. I have the rare triple negative type and the roller coaster continued this week, so far have seen my surgeon and Oncologist so i am now trying to come to terms with the treatment plan. Chemo 6 months then lumpectomy and then 4 weeks radiation.arpie said:So sorry to see you joining us here @Neene - but great that you found us. We've 'been there, done that' so know exactly how you are feeling right now. xx. Lean on us & you'll get thru it easier, I reckon ;)
Well done on finding it & acting on it. It is all a bit of a roller coaster ride, especially the emotions ... it is 100% normal to be sad, upset, angry & every emotion in between. If you find it all a tad overwhelming, give our helpline a call on 1800500258 - to have a confidential chat xx. (Mon-Fri 9-5)
Where abouts are you? If you add your general location (region/state) in your profile, members may be able to pass on info re services available to you in the area ;)
Stay away from Dr Google, as a lot of the info is outdated & not relevant to your own diagnosis. Trust your team & breast care nurse for info on your treatment (or us!) You should be assigned a BC Nurse soon.
Take it all one day at a time, one hour at a time, if you need to .... try & keep nice & busy, doing things you love doing. You may like to cook up a few meals & freeze them, so you don't have to worry about it after your surgery. ;) It is early days, so maybe decide who you want to tell initially - and maybe get a friend/rellie to act as 'gatekeeper' for you - to pass on info re your treatment every week or so, rather than you having to go over it all the time, again, again & again .... that will take a lot of weight off your shoulders. Some people set up a 'blog' or a private group on FB ...
Jump onto this thread for lots of info on the forum - and suggestions for what to take to hospital with you.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
All the best with your Surgeon's appt on Tues and record your meeting on the phone - make sure you have a trusted friend or family member with you at all your early meetings - 2 sets of ears are better than one, as it is almost impossible to remember everything.
Here are some questions you may like to ask of the surgeon .... If you are going private for your surgery, also ask for a quote (as there is often a fairly large $ Gap that health funds/medicare won't cover.)
take care & all the best
Emotions are all over the place and it is still very surreal.