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Panic attacks
I've just been diagnosed and have an appointment with the surgeon on Friday. It is my daughters birthday on Sunday so none of my family apart from my partner and one or two close friends know. Su...
Gosh .... you sure have a lot on your plate just now, @NotHappyJan - and sorry to see you here on the forum with your diagnosis.
The Journey kit may help you in information as well as keeping all your info/bills/appointments together:
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/my-journey-kit/ ;
The ladies here will give you a heap of tips & advice ...... BCNA has a HEAP of info here that may help you in telling your family & friends about it:
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/
Remember - you don't have to tell EVERYBODY ...... but as you will be having surgery soon, you WILL have to tell some of them - especially the company offering you the job. If they really want you for the job - I am sure they will wait for you. It is just one extra stress that you don't want at this point in time.
Have you had a biopsy & 'know the cancer type' and where it is?
You should try & get a trusted friend or family member to attend your surgeon's appointment with you - as an extra set of ears & also for support. I'd recommend you ask if you can record the meeting, for future reference.
One day at a time, deep breaths .... believe in your medical team. Ask about going as a public patient (even if you have full private cover) as there MAY be significant out of pocket expenses. ASK about the gaps!!
All the best - I'll be thinking of you - try not to google stuff too much as it may do your head in. Everybody's case is different from everybody else's ...... try not to overthink it all. xx
The Journey kit may help you in information as well as keeping all your info/bills/appointments together:
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/my-journey-kit/ ;
The ladies here will give you a heap of tips & advice ...... BCNA has a HEAP of info here that may help you in telling your family & friends about it:
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/
Remember - you don't have to tell EVERYBODY ...... but as you will be having surgery soon, you WILL have to tell some of them - especially the company offering you the job. If they really want you for the job - I am sure they will wait for you. It is just one extra stress that you don't want at this point in time.
Have you had a biopsy & 'know the cancer type' and where it is?
You should try & get a trusted friend or family member to attend your surgeon's appointment with you - as an extra set of ears & also for support. I'd recommend you ask if you can record the meeting, for future reference.
One day at a time, deep breaths .... believe in your medical team. Ask about going as a public patient (even if you have full private cover) as there MAY be significant out of pocket expenses. ASK about the gaps!!
All the best - I'll be thinking of you - try not to google stuff too much as it may do your head in. Everybody's case is different from everybody else's ...... try not to overthink it all. xx