Recent diagnosis PhD student
Hi everyone. I had a recent diagnosis these past two weeks with a breast surgeon in Sydney. I had fibroadenoma in my left breast for 20 years and was recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma ...
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Very sorry that you have this diagnosis and have joined our club. The club no one wants to join. Good to reach out here as there is much support from this group.
The start of a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and no doubt your emotions are everywhere. I think I cried for 2 weeks when I was told my news.
Once you have the treatment plan things will be better. Treatment is really Great these days so there is much success. It's all about taking this one day at a time and one treatment at a time.
Take someone to all your appointments. It is hard to process everything and having someone with you really helps.
Keep busy doing what you love and try to stay away from Google. It really isn't helpful and just increases anxiety. Better just to go with what your medical team suggest as each breast cancer is unique.
Can your husband take on telling family and friends for you? It does get hard repeating the story over and over. Or perhaps set up an email distribution list so there is only one update to do.
Not sure what help is available financially but maybe call the BCNA hotline to see what is on offer. Treatment is public hospitals is good if you need that.
Take deep breaths and often and try to get a few walks in as it is good preparation for surgery and helps settle the mind too. Best wishes
The start of a breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and no doubt your emotions are everywhere. I think I cried for 2 weeks when I was told my news.
Once you have the treatment plan things will be better. Treatment is really Great these days so there is much success. It's all about taking this one day at a time and one treatment at a time.
Take someone to all your appointments. It is hard to process everything and having someone with you really helps.
Keep busy doing what you love and try to stay away from Google. It really isn't helpful and just increases anxiety. Better just to go with what your medical team suggest as each breast cancer is unique.
Can your husband take on telling family and friends for you? It does get hard repeating the story over and over. Or perhaps set up an email distribution list so there is only one update to do.
Not sure what help is available financially but maybe call the BCNA hotline to see what is on offer. Treatment is public hospitals is good if you need that.
Take deep breaths and often and try to get a few walks in as it is good preparation for surgery and helps settle the mind too. Best wishes