@kabash What a week it has been for you. So much to take in, I can only imagine how you & your family are feeling. Welcome to the best set of new friends you could wish for. The love, help & support you will find here will be better than any doctor's surgery! You can ask anything, stupid or otherwise & vent as much as you like. No judgement here!
It sounds like things are moving quickly, even though you probably think the world is standing still.
Lots of great advice so far. I will agree with taking your hubbie/friend/family member with you to all appts. There is a lot to absorb & many ears are best. I know some have recorded the appts & others taken notes. Write down questions you want to ask & no question is a dumb question.
You can never get enough reading material from BCNA or Cancer Council or from the brochure rack in the waiting room. Information is power! But probably Dr Google can be scary if you dont know what you are looking for whereas the BCNA or Cancer Council website's are best.
I found a breast care nurse who became my new best friend through it all. I have only met her once as I live in the country but we chat for ages on the phone & I email her with any stupid/silly question i have & she doesnt care. Good thing about her is that she is trained & she gave me advice on the best path forward where other professionals may be inclined to just
let you make the decision. I asked her what would you do & she told me & she hasnt been wrong yet.
I know its a common saying but try not to stress about what may happen & try to focus on the facts you do know & the next step. The goal posts change all the time & I initially spent a lot of time worrying over treatment & surgery that I didnt even end up having so that was a waste of my energy & cancer feeds on stress!
Try to stay positive & breathe. Your strength will be challenged but you will be surprised as to how strong you can be. keep in touch & be kind to yourself most importantly. xx
