The waiting game...

Welcome to the group, @Gemini78. .... so sorry to see you join our select little group xx. It is a whirlwind of emotions & a bit of a treadmill to start off with ... go here, do this, go there, do that .... but it is all collecting information for the best plan of attack, in your case.   I hope you recover from your flu fully, so that it doesn't impede your progress.  

Yes, the waiting definitely sucks.  All the best with your appointment on July 1.  Consider taking a trusted friend/relative with you, as both physical and emotional back up .... and an extra set of ears!!   Also consider recording all your early meetings, as it is easy to miss bits, as you ponder (or write down) something they'd just mentioned!  

I didn't go thru Flinders Public, but one other member was very happy with their treatment there .... and I can only imagine you'll get the best treatment too.  I went private for my surgery (coming off the Xmas holidays, I wanted it done 'then & there') and then went public for Oncology radiation & medical oncology for tablets.  I have nothing but praise for everyone I've had treatments with. 

Jump onto this thread, to read up on what to take to hospital, maybe cook up some meals & freeze them now, so that you have them 'ready to go' when you come home ..... also there is a lot of 'off topic' threads you may like to check out too - re pets, gardens, art & craft, even cooking & 'funnies' ... as we all need a giggle at some stage or another!! 
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest

Take care and all the best.

Try & keep as busy as you can in between appointments (I went fishing virtually every day, to help pass the time! It is my 'safe spot'!)

https://www.bcna.org.au/resource-hub/articles/types-of-breast-cancer/

@Gemini78

The link above explains different types of breast cancer.  Hopefully it will give you an insight! 
Yes we learn terminology that we never heard of nor needed previously!
Once you have a treatment plan a little bit of control comes into it.
Take care
Best wishes 

Hi Gemini78
I have stage 2 ductal invasive carcinoma also.

Had my surgery nearly 2 weeks ago.

I had it at Flinders private but the bonescan and radioactive injection was done at FMC.

Mine was picked up by breastscreen SA where I also noticed dimpling and a lump. So took myself off to the dr. Core biopsy followed by a call from my gp with results.

Yes the waiting is the hardest and being sick on top you poor love.

Agree I have been cooking meals to pop in the freezer. Also I have sucked it up and if anyone asks to help I say yes. I.e. a friend came round and helped finish our garden pruning. Another dropped in soup and another helped me get drunk and cry.

I had a list of questions for the surgeon but found the time wasn't right to ask.

All our stories are so different but, we are strong supportive women, we can deal with this. But it is also scary... the not knowing... big hug.

Please let me know how you go tomorrow.

Thanks everyone.

Quick update from today. I'm booked to have a mastectomy on Tuesday 9 July. This will be followed by 4-6 months of chemotherapy. 

Mixed emotions but mostly I'm just pleased to have a plan to focus on now. 

Will do @byo_boy - the wait really was so hard and there's so much info that bombards you in those first few weeks. But I assure you the time will come when you have a plan just like I got today. x

Hi Gemini
I am now in a similar boat.
Saw oncologist yesterday.

I have the rest of my lymph nodes out on Monday. If more nodes found to have cancer cells , then scans.

On the 29th of July I start 5 months chemo.
A break then radiotherapy. Then hormone tablets.

I am lying here thinking have I done the right thing saying yes. I think it's just fear of the unknown. I always said I would never have chemo. It's so different when you are affected by this hideous disease.

Anyway I am usually pretty positive. My calm place is the sea, even though it's cold at porties. It's my happy place. I was back in as soon as I could after surgery plus swimming is the best for moving arms. Plus my head.

@boy boy good luck with results. I saw a previous post of yours about exercise,totally agree so much research into exercise when going on this journey.

Funny I asked my hubby how will he be looking at me if I lose my hair. Well he doesn't have much anyway, boy did we laugh. Mind you I will go for the shaved look and rock those hats.

Might try and close my eyes before our cocker spaniel bounds in.
Take care guys...

@Alfie Ohhhh Porties! No better place to heal the soul - and the body! You’ve inspired me! Must be sooo cold in there at the moment but I can imagine it’s incredible. 

Hi @Gemini78
I am a Gemini 58 ( aged 66)
anyway , waiting is something we all need to get used to with this disease - waiting  for  
appointments, waiting for scans, waiting for scan  results, waiting for treatment to be over , etc etc.
I did a mindfulness course years ago and had “ lapsed” and found myself taking it up again - whatever works for you works - rest assured you can seek any advice / vent on this forum- we have all “ been there “ one way or another 😎

Hi @Gemini78

Gosh do we have to keep putting in our profile name..

You must be a mid coaster..and local to know porties as that and not Port Noarlunga.

Yes water is cool but I have been a swimmer for years and love it. Most people down there know me.

You should do it, never regret it and let's face it you won't be thinking of everything else.

Yes looks like we will be buddies, I am a bit older at 65 but not at heart... We are all going to go through this differently.

Hope you feel better.