Adjusting to bad news, staying hopeful, changing habits

Hello @kabash and welcome. It can be very overwhelming in the beginning when first diagnosed with breast cancer, but as the other members have mentioned, once you have a treatment plan in place you will feel much more in control. Your treatment team is there for you and your family every step of the way, as is the community here.

Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and order the My Journey Online  information tool if you haven't ordered it yet.It can be a whirlwind when first diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time. 

How to post on the main forum – use this link to get to the main forum and begin a new post. https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/post/discussion

Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread

http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/navigating-the-online-community-formerly-the-what-and-how-thread

Breast Care Nurses

https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx 

My Journey online tool and other resources

https://myjourney.org.au/hp/step5

BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258

If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm on Fridays.  

How to understand your pathology reports

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology.html

Take care of you and please do not hesitate to contact the BCNA Helpline to speak to a cancer nurse for information and support.