Bilateral mastectomy
I was diagnosed with IDC on 11/12/13, with 2 separate tumours in my right breast. I underwent a lumpectomy on 6/1/14.
A visit to the surgeon yesterday yielded results that I was not prepared for. T...
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Hi Karen,
I am glad you found your way here and it looks like the amazing women who make up the online network are already sharing their experiences and offering you support - I hope this helps to ease your worry!
As Hazel mentioned above, there are some really useful resources on our website. See some links I thought you would find helpful:
- You can download Fact sheets and Booklets from our website including a new resource for Partners - http://www.bcna.org.au/fact-sheets-and-booklets
- I am not sure how old your son is - but it might be worth looking at Canteen's website. They have a specific section for dealing with a parents diagnosis of cancer -- http://www.canteen.org.au/cancer-in-my-family/mum-or-dad-has-cancer/
- If your colleagues or friends have any questions you might find this booklet helpful - http://www.bcna.org.au/new-diagnosis/helping-friend-or-colleague-breast-cancer
- There is also a specific section on our website for surgery - http://www.bcna.org.au/new-diagnosis/treatment/surgery
- This is a blog post I always go back to - I think it has some really practical info straight from those who have been there - 'What has helped you through your journey': http://www.bcna.org.au/user/9176/blog/28978
I could go on, but I don't want to overwhelm you with too much information.
So, when you are really ask as many questions as you like and shout if you need a hand finding your way around.
~Daina