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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, my mum had breast cancer at 50 and passed away after 20 year battle. I was diagnosed last week, surgeon appointment tomorrow, surgery booked already. I also had my first grandson last week, sa...
@Louise64 - I only told close family & friends initially. Then I broadened it to other friends in a monthly email until I was feeling much better in my head & could actually talk to people without blubbing (I am a total sook.) It was easier to reply to emails than to keep repeating stuff over the phone or in person. Some people I didn't tell for 12 months & even 2 years later (some family members fell into this category!!)
Mine all happened over Xmas/New Year, so it totally stuffed that all up - twice in a row actually, as I had a call back the following Dec as well! :( (All clear luckily - but it still does your head in!) grrr
In the mean time, just keep as busy as you can, write down ANY queries! Maybe check out these 'tick sheets' that may assist you in formulating questions with all your Medical Team (even GPs) particularly after your surgery. Click on the 4 down the bottom - the others are just pics of Page 1!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/21973/questions-to-ask-post-surgery-of-yourself-to-your-specialists-tick-sheets-self-assessment#latest
Take care, all the best xx
Mine all happened over Xmas/New Year, so it totally stuffed that all up - twice in a row actually, as I had a call back the following Dec as well! :( (All clear luckily - but it still does your head in!) grrr
In the mean time, just keep as busy as you can, write down ANY queries! Maybe check out these 'tick sheets' that may assist you in formulating questions with all your Medical Team (even GPs) particularly after your surgery. Click on the 4 down the bottom - the others are just pics of Page 1!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/21973/questions-to-ask-post-surgery-of-yourself-to-your-specialists-tick-sheets-self-assessment#latest
Take care, all the best xx