Staying Positive - new diagnosis
Hello All, A little over 3 weeks ago I saw a dimple on my breast that was only obvious when I raised my arm over my head. Since then I’ve had mammograms, ultrasound, biopsy, radioactive tracer injec...
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@Tracey2800
Hi Tracey, hopefully you will have more insight and a treatment plan soon. I wish you all the best in whatever decision you make, only you will know what is right for you.
This forum has been my saviour. The great thing is that you can ask a question or you can sometimes find the answer by searching, as someone has already likely asked it. You can comment when you feel up to it, or as I have, sit back and read for a few days when you are not...The wonderful support and positivity I have received whilst on here since my diagnosis 4 weeks ago has been amazing. Some truly beautiful people on this page willing to take the time to hopefully make your journey more informed, more supported, and definitely more lighthearted.
I have found that if there is a specific question that you have and you see that someone on here seems to have a lot of experience or insight about a topic, or the issue is not something you wish to discuss openly on the forum, then feel free to PM someone, even just for a little support through hard times or hard decisions.
I have found it good talking to someone on a similar diagnosis/treatment timeframe to you but also talking to someone who has had to make these difficult decisions before you, truly worthwhile. I will be forever grateful to them on helping me stay positive and ‘on track’.
I think the hardest part for me was the waiting...for biopsy results, surgery, post-op results and then a treatment plan. For me so far it has happened quickly, however it doesn’t always go to plan. I am due to start radiotherapy treatment on the 2nd January (was supposed to start 17th December, but was advised by my oncologist that it was not an ideal time to start due to the breaks in treatment caused by public holidays in the Christmas/New Year break. This may be delayed further as it has been suggested that I now have genetic testing. This may change my treatment plan depending on the results. The positive being that I can still go on our planned trip to NZ to be with family for Christmas 😊 We also have a trip to Bali booked in February to celebrate my 50th Birthday. So I am seriously hoping my treatment plan stays the same as I will finish my radiotherapy 2 weeks before we go! Which would be an amazing celebration to have combined with my Birthday. 🎂🎉
All the best in the coming weeks,
Michelle xox
Hi Tracey, hopefully you will have more insight and a treatment plan soon. I wish you all the best in whatever decision you make, only you will know what is right for you.
This forum has been my saviour. The great thing is that you can ask a question or you can sometimes find the answer by searching, as someone has already likely asked it. You can comment when you feel up to it, or as I have, sit back and read for a few days when you are not...The wonderful support and positivity I have received whilst on here since my diagnosis 4 weeks ago has been amazing. Some truly beautiful people on this page willing to take the time to hopefully make your journey more informed, more supported, and definitely more lighthearted.
I have found that if there is a specific question that you have and you see that someone on here seems to have a lot of experience or insight about a topic, or the issue is not something you wish to discuss openly on the forum, then feel free to PM someone, even just for a little support through hard times or hard decisions.
I have found it good talking to someone on a similar diagnosis/treatment timeframe to you but also talking to someone who has had to make these difficult decisions before you, truly worthwhile. I will be forever grateful to them on helping me stay positive and ‘on track’.
I think the hardest part for me was the waiting...for biopsy results, surgery, post-op results and then a treatment plan. For me so far it has happened quickly, however it doesn’t always go to plan. I am due to start radiotherapy treatment on the 2nd January (was supposed to start 17th December, but was advised by my oncologist that it was not an ideal time to start due to the breaks in treatment caused by public holidays in the Christmas/New Year break. This may be delayed further as it has been suggested that I now have genetic testing. This may change my treatment plan depending on the results. The positive being that I can still go on our planned trip to NZ to be with family for Christmas 😊 We also have a trip to Bali booked in February to celebrate my 50th Birthday. So I am seriously hoping my treatment plan stays the same as I will finish my radiotherapy 2 weeks before we go! Which would be an amazing celebration to have combined with my Birthday. 🎂🎉
All the best in the coming weeks,
Michelle xox