Hello Kathy,
Welcome but I'm sorry you have had to join the ranks. But having said that, it is wonderful that it has been found and you can get it sorted. In my experience, any health professionals I have dealt with have been absolutely fantastic. I went through the public system and honestly, I could not fault the care I was and still am being given. The waiting for results in the first few weeks is dreadful. Once you know what you are actually dealing with, it somehow makes it easier to have a plan of attack. As Ann-Marie has said, one day at a time and if possible take someone with you to appointments. Write down all of your questions as it is so easy to become overwhelmed and forget what you want to ask. Just be prepared that you won't have all of the answers on Tuesday. Only when you have received your pathology from surgery will you know exactly what you are dealing with. Take care. Karen xox