Day 9

Hi Annie13, as Moira said we do have a brochure which is really useful to hand out to friends and work colleagues. You can send them a link to this page if it helps: http://www.bcna.org.au/new-diagnosis/helping-friend-or-colleague-breast-cancer
Cheers, Daina

Hi Annie!

I like how we're classed as young women in all of his! liking that a lot!! 

still waiting to find out what grade and stage i am.... going to pester them today!! And need to know when they will doing the surgery...

just got off the phone with a friend... who had a psychic reading * and she wanted to fill me in on how okay this will all be for me...Because her psychic told her:  bless her she means well! Could be anyone she was talking about..... didnt have the heart to ask her how much she paid for that piece of information haha!

I'm feeling pretty determined too!  Think if you can stay that way and be positive you've nearly won the battle already!!!

Wow - how similar our stories are. This whole thing is just so crazy hey! I guess you never think it's going to happen to you, especially not at our age!

I agree that all of a sudden it puts a whole new perspective on things. You realise who and what is important in your life.

But I am determined to get through this. I have some goals in mind in terms of work, study, exercise etc that I'm determined to get through. It's not going to stop me....might just be a speed bump along the road!

Have you had your operation or started treatment yet?

I was diagnosed nearly five weeks ago.. am the same age as you!

Its been one of the hardest things ever... All they want to do is fix you!!

Since this has all happened... life is beginning to look a lot different, I'm more grateful for what i have and the beautiful people i share my life with!

if there is anything positive that i can get out of all of this its that I am determined to make everything count for something...

Will count down your sleeps with you... would be only 11 to go now (-;  

Hi Moira

Thanks for your note. My Journe Kit should arrive any day now. I'm sure the leaflet will be of help....most people just really don't know what to say or do...it's very tough.

I am using this site as my personal blog, which so far I have found incredibly helpful. My op is in 12 sleeps, and counting. :)

Hi Moira

Thanks for your note. My Journe Kit should arrive any day now. I'm sure the leaflet will be of help....most people just really don't know what to say or do...it's very tough.

I am using this site as my personal blog, which so far I have found incredibly helpful. My op is in 12 sleeps, and counting. :)

Hi annie, i think telling others just as bad, as trying to convince yourself you really have this crap going on, BCNA do have a leaflet hat you could give to yours friends once you have told them, it just helps them to know a bit about how to help you on your journey, it is a great information package, if you have your my journey kit, then you will probably already have it. good luck with the op, please keep in touch and let us know how you are going, once you start to feel able. Take Care

Hi annie, i think telling others just as bad, as trying to convince yourself you really have this crap going on, BCNA do have a leaflet hat you could give to yours friends once you have told them, it just helps them to know a bit about how to help you on your journey, it is a great information package, if you have your my journey kit, then you will probably already have it. good luck with the op, please keep in touch and let us know how you are going, once you start to feel able. Take Care