Was told yesterday that I have breast cancer.
I have no idea the type, severity, outcomes or anything until Monday when I see a specialist. All the worse scenarios keep going through my head. Then I try and logic it out and figure statistics should be on my side. It's awful and I'm only 24 hours into my journey.
I want to get off this bus and get back on the healthy- happy- nothing wrong with me bus!
Hi welcome to the site the ladies have said it all, my advice is get yourself a diary because your life will be filled with appointments. Karen is right your trip could change along the way mine did, so take it 1 day at a time and use this site great supportxx
Thanks Karen.
Thanks TraceyB. I hope Monday goes well for you too.
Hi
Welcome to the forum but so sorry you had to join us. The emotional upheaval you go through when told you have cancer is mind blowing. But just remember that breast cancer is now very treatable and in most cases, the survival rate is high. Treatment isn't pleasant but you will get through it. Take one day at a time and be prepared for treatment ideas to change between now and any surgery you may need. That quite often happens as they really don't know 100% what's going on until surgery. Take someone with you to appointments. Write down any questions you have and don't be afraid to ask them. Trust me, the doctors have heard it all before. Definitely get a my journey kit. If you don't want to go through it now, you will later. Just know, we all want to get off this bus too. It is just our lot to bare. You will get back on the happy and healthy bus, it's just going to take some time. Hang in there and good luck for Monday. Karen xox
Thanks Lyn... Only 84 hours till I see the specialist and know a bit more about what's going on.... Not that I'm counting or anything that neurotic!
Hi Old duck, and welcome to the network, you'll find lots of support and advice from all the members here. I have certainly learned heaps and felt very supported by others during the uncertain times. I hope that your appointment goes well for you on Monday. I have an appointment with a radiation oncologist on Monday yo find out about my radiotherapy treatment. Just take it 1 appointment at a time and you'll manage things more calmly. I always take a notepad with me with all my questions, in case I become overwhelmed. You can write down dr and nurse advice, so that you can refer to it later. Sending you a cuddle, Tracey B ??????
Hi, And welcome! It's a roller coaster all right. If you haven't already, order your "My Journey" kit through this site. The waiting is the worst. Just take it day by day, and as many people will say, don't go to Dr Google.
Take care
Lyn
