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Get Connected Day!
This is the Get Connected post, which is a place where you can introduce yourself if you'd like to widen your connections.
What to do...
Comment to this post (use the comment form at the bottom of the page) with a short note about yourself and who you're looking to connect to. Easy!
If you see someone with experience similar to yours, who you'd like to connect to, then just click their username (in their post) and you will end up on their profile page. Then all you need to do is look on the left side of the page under their picture and you'll see an "add contact" link and follow the prompts.
Why connect to others?
One of the good things about connecting to others, is that all of their blog posts will show up on your homepage in a reading list. So if you haven't visited the site in a few days, you'll still see what everyone is up to!
Important note
Remember to check your own privacy settings on your "edit" page. There's no need to reveal anything personal or private, but if you want others to connect to you, you should make some of your My Profile settings "public" so others can find out a bit about you (eg. 'my story', 'about' me' and 'breast cancer experience').
If you're not sure what to do, you might like to read this post on how to change your privacy settings.
Have fun!
Di
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- Hello! My name is Zeph. I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with DCIS (left breast) in Dec 2013 and underwent lumpectomy in mid-Jan 2014. Unfortunately, the pathology report on tissue sample showed presence of invasive cells. I will have to undergo a mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes soon. I'd like to have my breast reconstructed and am weighing up whether to have that carried out immediately or to delay the reconstruction. Wish there was a clear cut answer to all these questions! I'm glad to be on this site, to be able to read and connect with people with similar experiences, to know that I'm not alone when I'm experiencing a whole range of feelings and emotions. To those who share their journey/experiences and write words of encouragement, "Thank you".
- Hello! My name is Zeph. I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with DCIS (left breast) in Dec 2013 and underwent lumpectomy in mid-Jan 2014. Unfortunately, the pathology report on tissue sample showed presence of invasive cells. I will have to undergo a mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes soon. I'd like to have my breast reconstructed and am weighing up whether to have that carried out immediately or to delay the reconstruction. Wish there was a clear cut answer to all these questions! I'm glad to be on this site, to be able to read and connect with people with similar experiences, to know that I'm not alone when I'm experiencing a whole range of feelings and emotions. To those who share their journey/experiences and write words of encouragement, "Thank you".
- Hi just wondering if anyone has had dealings with the PA hospital in brisbane. My GP sent my referral a week ago and I still haven't heard anything about an appointment with a specialist yet. Not sure if this is a good sign that the cancer is not bad at all so I have heaps of time to do anything. Any other stories from ladies who have been to this hospital and the waiting times would be greatly appreciated. On the plus side, as my wedding is only 2 weeks away and I haven't even had an appointment yet, looks like it can go ahead as planned. Thanks Tanya
I just want to say thank you to everyone for their kind words. I think the initial shock has worn off and now I just feel Angry, but trying to keep it together for those around me. Received the My Journey kit today so going to sit down tonight after the kids r in bed and have a read and get my head around this thing a bit better.
I just want to say thank you to everyone for their kind words. I think the initial shock has worn off and now I just feel Angry, but trying to keep it together for those around me. Received the My Journey kit today so going to sit down tonight after the kids r in bed and have a read and get my head around this thing a bit better.
You can get married under a tree, how nice.
Yes you can.
We forget the simple things in life!
Thank you for your comment.
I agree, yes you are in shock and yes it does stuff up your life and plans, but I also agree you can get Married anywhere, that's not what's important. You cannot get married and live a wonderful life together with the ones you love if you don't take care of number 1, YOU, first!
Do what has to be done, then pick up the pieces. Your family and friends will understand. It would be a shame to miss your holiday but you may not enjoy it anyway if you are worrying all the time???
I hope you get some answrers soon on treatment so you can plan around them. Good luck with your journey XXXX
Hi Tanya so sorry to hear that you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer, and what bad timing (if there is ever a good time) to get breast cancer. I can relate to just how your feeling at present. Although it was only back in May this year that I was diagnosed, it only seems like yesterday. I know you are scared, who wouldn't be as to what one is going to have to go through and digest in the next coming weeks. I am sure your specialist will be able to work around your wedding plans, and it not, then I suppose one will have to just put one's self first for now. With 5 children to raise, you need to get yourself well and healthy again, that is your main priority at the moment. As Viv mentioned in her reply to you, make sure you have somebody with you when you attend your appointments not only for emotional support but also to help you remember what has been said. Believe me you will only take in so much at the time. The BCNA kit is worth its weight in gold and will explain a lot of things for you. Write down any questions that you want to ask the specialist and write down the answers so that you can look back at them after your appointment. Also explore with your specialist all the options available to you. I know at the moment that things are looking bleak, but you will come through this and there are others like myself that will help you through your journey. Please feel free to add me as a contact if you wish to keep in touch. Take care Julie
Sorry to hear your news Tanya, all I can say is take someone else with you to your appointments, get your Breast Care Journey pack, you can order it through this site. Ask as many questions as possible and get all options (depending on your type of cancer).
Don't worry about the wedding you can get married later under a tree in a park. Put yourself first.
All the best with your appointments.
Viv
- Hi, my name is Tanya and I'm a 39 yr old mum of 5 who was just diagnosed this week. Will meet with the specialist next week and am scared as. The worst thing about all this is I'm finally getting married in 3 weeks from today after 7 years of planning and saving and then as a family we are supposed to be going on a cruise to Fiji 2 weeks after the wedding. I have no idea where this diagnosis is going to put our plans, and I think that is the hardest part so far for me....waiting for answers. From Monday to today my whole life has changed and I guess I'm still in shock. My doctor doesn't know if the specialist will wait till after the wedding to do surgery, and if he does will I be recovered enough to go on the cruise. Silly stuff I know considering what I'm facing.
