Scared
i was diagnosed recently , tumor is 10cm, cancer all through breast , so many tests to do, so scared especially for the core biopsy , terrified it's spread , terrified they won't be able to save me, i...
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Hello Tam007, so sorry you have had to join our group but you will find so much support and information here.
These first weeks are so surreal and we do feel as if everything is out of our control. As many of the ladies have said, make notes of everything and ask lots of questions! Knowledge is power. I used the diary in My Journey pack to write down all the questions I could think of between appointments, no matter how naive or silly. With so much to take in I could guarantee I would forget to ask something! The core biopsy isn't pleasant but it is just a few moments in time for each one. I had 3 done and each felt like I was being flicked with an elastic band. A bit of pain for the next 24 hours and some bruising. But it is also the start of you having a good understanding of your cancer and expected treatment. All of us have had different experiences, different treatment and even different reactions to the same drug but what we do have in common is we have all had that feeling of disbelief upon diagnosis. Sending you my best wishes in getting through the next few weeks - it does get easier when you have some plans in place. Take care, Jane xx
These first weeks are so surreal and we do feel as if everything is out of our control. As many of the ladies have said, make notes of everything and ask lots of questions! Knowledge is power. I used the diary in My Journey pack to write down all the questions I could think of between appointments, no matter how naive or silly. With so much to take in I could guarantee I would forget to ask something! The core biopsy isn't pleasant but it is just a few moments in time for each one. I had 3 done and each felt like I was being flicked with an elastic band. A bit of pain for the next 24 hours and some bruising. But it is also the start of you having a good understanding of your cancer and expected treatment. All of us have had different experiences, different treatment and even different reactions to the same drug but what we do have in common is we have all had that feeling of disbelief upon diagnosis. Sending you my best wishes in getting through the next few weeks - it does get easier when you have some plans in place. Take care, Jane xx