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Jodles
7 years agoMember
Still in shock
Hi. Yesterday morning I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m 35 yrs old. I found the lump 10 days ago and was told the terrible news yesterday. The fine needle biopsy results came back positive for a...
iserbrown
7 years agoMember
@Jodles
Welcome to the forum!
Yeah I know easier said than done, but please try and keep away from Dr Google as it will only do your head in! The diagnosis for us all is Breast Cancer but from thereon it is very individual. We're all here to help you through and remember, as mentioned above, no question is ever too silly to ask - there's always someone on the forum any time of day or night that will come on
The link below will help you in preparing for what to pack for hospital
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/information-sheets.html
there's a welcome that our @SoldierCrab has put together which you will find very helpful
Welcome to the forum!
Yeah I know easier said than done, but please try and keep away from Dr Google as it will only do your head in! The diagnosis for us all is Breast Cancer but from thereon it is very individual. We're all here to help you through and remember, as mentioned above, no question is ever too silly to ask - there's always someone on the forum any time of day or night that will come on
The link below will help you in preparing for what to pack for hospital
https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/information-sheets.html
there's a welcome that our @SoldierCrab has put together which you will find very helpful
Below are a couple of links to help you find your
way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order
a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
It can be a whirlwind when we first get a
diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time.
How to post on the main forum – use this link to get to the main forum and begin a new post. https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/post/discussion
Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread.
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
My Journey online tool and other resources.
My Journey Online Tool resources
https://myjourney.org.au/hp/step5
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.
How to understand your pathology reports
Take care and best wishes