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Unsure how to feel since diagnosis in October 2019
Hi all I guess I can say my journey began in October 2000, I was pregnant with my son and on the same day my family found out my Mum had breast cancer, sadly we lost her in April 2014. Ironical...
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Hi Pampa,
Sorry to hear your news. I'm still waiting for a treatment plan six weeks after my second surgery. I should know more at the second oncologist appointment tomorrow. The MDT meetings are only every fortnight, so that's the hold-up. I was surprised at the lack of communication and coordination between doctors/departments, but felt reassured after I emailed my questions to the Breast Care Nurse, who said she would be at the MDT meeting. That helped a lot, and I feel less anxious knowing the Breast Care Nurse will be an extra pair of ears and eyes to help me understand what's happening next.
I hope you can get that help too. My surgeon allocated me someone, but if yours didn't:
To find a breast care nurse near you, visit the McGrath Foundation’s website . Under ‘Get Support’, you can search for nurses in your area simply by entering your postcode.
https://myjourney.org.au/article/2187
Sorry to hear your news. I'm still waiting for a treatment plan six weeks after my second surgery. I should know more at the second oncologist appointment tomorrow. The MDT meetings are only every fortnight, so that's the hold-up. I was surprised at the lack of communication and coordination between doctors/departments, but felt reassured after I emailed my questions to the Breast Care Nurse, who said she would be at the MDT meeting. That helped a lot, and I feel less anxious knowing the Breast Care Nurse will be an extra pair of ears and eyes to help me understand what's happening next.
I hope you can get that help too. My surgeon allocated me someone, but if yours didn't:
To find a breast care nurse near you, visit the McGrath Foundation’s website . Under ‘Get Support’, you can search for nurses in your area simply by entering your postcode.
https://myjourney.org.au/article/2187