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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Welcome @Erko_Girl_68 to this amazing group of ladies who will be here to support you as you go through what we have all been through at various times.
Yes, your emotions do run wild and @Cath62 has given you the best advice.
There really is no need to tell anyone until you are ready. Perhaps wait until you know your treatment plan as that gives you answers to the questions everyone will be curious about. You can also request specific supports at the same time. People want to help but they don't know how to ask.
You have not given any indication re family situation but perhaps they can be asked to take care of children, cook a few meals, mow the grass, shop, take you to appointments etc. This all takes the burden off you and gives them something to feel they are helping.
Keep in touch and ask anything which comes to mind.
Yes, your emotions do run wild and @Cath62 has given you the best advice.
There really is no need to tell anyone until you are ready. Perhaps wait until you know your treatment plan as that gives you answers to the questions everyone will be curious about. You can also request specific supports at the same time. People want to help but they don't know how to ask.
You have not given any indication re family situation but perhaps they can be asked to take care of children, cook a few meals, mow the grass, shop, take you to appointments etc. This all takes the burden off you and gives them something to feel they are helping.
Keep in touch and ask anything which comes to mind.