Stage 1 hormone sensitive to Stage IV
Diagnosed last week with stage 1, hormone sensitive BC in my left breast after I came across a lump. I am 41 with 2 little sons, 4 & 6- it was a massive shock. After CT, bone scans & MRIs this week, m...
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Welcome @Ekay to BCNA This is a great place to come and investigate and learn and also share or vent if needed. There is usually someone on here that can point you in the right place to gather info.
I do have Mets. Diagnosed initially in 2016 the mets found in 2019. Its a real head spinner at first. The oncologist will fill you in with the options for path ahead. Take someone with you for support and another set of ears. take a list of questions.
Some say record the session i never worked how to There is a tick sheet that you can download and print which helpful. Take notes if you need to and don’t let them rush you through.
I always put notes on my phone and a reminder in my calendar to look at the notes. I’m a fair bit older than you and my memory is not what it used to be. And stressing makes it worse.
You will have more questions after today. Once your care plan is put into place.
If you type a word into the search bar it also can give you some answers @arpie is great source of the links to where to find stuff. Theres lots of good podcasts on here too
This is doable, not always fun and there is help available for almost everything.
Let us know how you get on with the Onc. And hopefully you will be appointed a McGrath nurse who is often a great go to.
I’ve been a one day at a time and it has served me well. Theres heaps of learning coming your way
sending hugs 🤗 and strength 🦾 your way.
sending hugs 🤗 and strength 🦾 your way.