What now
Hi, i just joined this website but I'm new to this whole thing and still in shock.all I've been told so far is sorry its bad news you've got cancer . That was a week ago so the anxiety is starting to ...
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I'm so glad its next week and not a couple of weeks.
Okay. ..so make sure you have someone with you for appointments as between both of you you'll remember more (pick someone calm).
Write down things you want to know. Often they give you lots of info on the first appointment but you might have something specific to ask.
Get copies of all your pathology results and scans as you get results. You'll refer to them at some stage. Particularly after surgery.
I bought one of those fold out abc folders to keep everything in one spot.
Order the my journey kit as above. It will walk you through all the tests etc and treatment options. Fantastic tool. It even has a little book for appts etc. I bought a diary though just for breast cancer appointments as I didn't have the kit to start with. A diary for this year is tricky so a book will do for now.
Be prepared for lots of tests to start with and don't be alarmed by it. They like to go into surgery with no surprises if they can.
Things you can plan now.
You can do some meals ahead and freeze. Slow cooker pre prepared meal ingredients are a good option (just chuck in and switch on )
Start thinking about who could provide you with support once you know more. Friends might surprise you. Sometimes schools, childcare centres could provide extra time if needed.
Once you know your plan we can help with the next steps. Best not to overwhelm you yet. Kath x
Okay. ..so make sure you have someone with you for appointments as between both of you you'll remember more (pick someone calm).
Write down things you want to know. Often they give you lots of info on the first appointment but you might have something specific to ask.
Get copies of all your pathology results and scans as you get results. You'll refer to them at some stage. Particularly after surgery.
I bought one of those fold out abc folders to keep everything in one spot.
Order the my journey kit as above. It will walk you through all the tests etc and treatment options. Fantastic tool. It even has a little book for appts etc. I bought a diary though just for breast cancer appointments as I didn't have the kit to start with. A diary for this year is tricky so a book will do for now.
Be prepared for lots of tests to start with and don't be alarmed by it. They like to go into surgery with no surprises if they can.
Things you can plan now.
You can do some meals ahead and freeze. Slow cooker pre prepared meal ingredients are a good option (just chuck in and switch on )
Start thinking about who could provide you with support once you know more. Friends might surprise you. Sometimes schools, childcare centres could provide extra time if needed.
Once you know your plan we can help with the next steps. Best not to overwhelm you yet. Kath x