Hi @Scoops welcome to the club that no-one wants to join ..... I am glad we’ve been able to help with in some small way, to help you navigate thru the minefield of a information!
Yep, Dr google just mucks with your brain .... if you are eating healthily and get some exercise and not falling over drunk .... you are on the right track already. For every one that says it is good for you, there will be just as many saying it is bad for you. My husband is an award winning triathlete who never eats fat or rubbish food and never drinks booze! He is ”fit as” and and doesn’t carry an ounce of fat on his body. So why did he get stomach cancer, requiring most the removal of most of his stomach? No-one knows. Same with BC .... no-one knows why we get BC - it is just bad luck. The good news is that he continued on his winning ways, even after his surgery!
I am sorry to hear of your notification before Xmas and then told you wouldn’t be seen til January - how crass - that deserves an official letter of complaint, I reckon! ..... Similar happened to me in Nov for my 1 year review ultrasound and told I needed another biopsy. Long story short .... I was screwed around for 3 weeks, jumped up and down, screamed and shouted .... but biopsy finally done 2 days before Xmas.
I hope your infection and fluid problem fixes up promptly .... and all the best for your appt with the Onc. Whack up any queries you may have concerning your future treatment. Xx