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- Barney74MemberHello Hopes_and_Dreams thank you i have Invasion Ductal carcinoma Grade 3 .i have seen a surgeron i was dignosised July 28th 2017 .im going in for Surgery 15Th August as they had a spot wow very quick it all happened for me.i have a CT scan and Bone scan on Thursday .
- Hello @Barney74, so sorry you find yourself here, but welcome. You are in the right place for lots of support and information. All our diagnoses and treatment may be different but we have all been where you are and had to deal with the shock of being told we have breast cancer. We do understand how you feel.
You will feel more in control once you find out a little more about your cancer and what type of treatment is planned.
There is so much happening at first - I found it really helpful to jot down all the questions I had between appointments. Once I was in front of the surgeon it was very easy to forget to ask something. It gave me a bit of control to tick things off too! Try to take someone with you to your appointments, it's easy to miss something with all the information to take in.
Have you been told anything about your cancer yet? What type, size or grade? All these things will impact what type of surgery or follow up treatment you will need. But just remember, you can do this. You are stronger than you ever imagined and you have all of us here to help you. Keep in touch, take care Jane xx - LITHGOW1950MemberWish I could say some words that could allievate your concern. This network is amazing and full of information. I think the best I can say at this time is take one day at a time. Try not to be overwhelmed by all the information. We have the very best specialist and hospitals, I think, in the world and there is so much help out there. I know the beautiful ladies on this site will be so helpful and express themselves brilliantly so, I'm not going to say much more.
Take all the help from family and friends, as they all want to be there for you. And be gentle with yourself. - Barney74MemberThank you xx
Im not sure how i organise a breast care nurse ??my journey kit im pretty sure the nurse at the Breast clinic is ordering one for me. - Melsie97MemberWelcome @Barney74. This network has been fantastic for me.
I was diagnosed the day before my 40th Birthday last year so I can understand the shock you are going through.
Everyone on here has been so supportive and full of knowledge, so ask anything you want.
Hopefully you have a breast care nurse and have been given the My Journey Kit or it has been ordered for you.
let me know if there's anything I can help with.
Mel xx