So glad I found this network... I was diagnosed on Tuesday and will be meeting with the surgeon next Thursday. The physicians, technicians and staff at the Sydney Breast Clinic have been very supportive, and confident of a good outcome. Seems a bit like it's happening to someone else... blessed by my precious husband. 😍

Welcome @Ginamae. I still sometimes feel that it's all happened to someone else! I think in the beginning it's part of our brain's effort to protect ourselves. I'm glad you have a lovely partner by your side (I have one too!). It makes a big difference.Hit us up for any question, it's a great hive mind, and a vent when you need one. Nobody gets it like someone who's been there. Best of luck, K xox

This time in between diagnosis and treatment is it's own little Hell. Try to distract yourself as best you can but it's pretty normal to veer between unreality and despair. Believe it or not, when you embark on your treatment course, you will almost certainly feel more positive - anxious maybe, but more positive.

Welcome to the club that no one really wanted to join .... yes, sometimes it really does feel like you are watching it all from above! Weird, eh?There is a wealth of information here, as well as some good laughs, which is also great medicine. If you want to see any previous comments on any subject raised in your meetings, you can put one or more words in the ‘search’ area (too right on the Discussions page’) and choose different threads to read.Maybe even consider recording your meetings with your surgeon, Onc, etc (I did) ... it is difficult to take it all in on the day and easy to forget bits that may be important. There are lots of free recording apps for phones.All the best with your meeting next week, @Ginamae

Best wishes for next Thursday @Ginamae. I felt very detached when I was first diagnosed so I know that feeling. Take care and welcome to the forum, so pleased you found us. xxx Big hugs

Thank you for your support and caring comments. I guess until I meet with the surgeon it's all pretty much in limbo... one day at a time :)

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Ginamae
Member
6 years ago
Thank you for your support and caring comments. I guess until I meet with the surgeon it's all pretty much in limbo... one day at a time :)
kmakm
Member
6 years ago
Welcome @Ginamae. I still sometimes feel that it's all happened to someone else! I think in the beginning it's part of our brain's effort to protect ourselves.

I'm glad you have a lovely partner by your side (I have one too!). It makes a big difference.

Hit us up for any question, it's a great hive mind, and a vent when you need one. Nobody gets it like someone who's been there. Best of luck, K xox
Blossom1961
Member
6 years ago
Best wishes for next Thursday @Ginamae. I felt very detached when I was first diagnosed so I know that feeling. Take care and welcome to the forum, so pleased you found us. xxx Big hugs

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