Hi
I’m potentially getting my dcis wle results tomorrow, if there’s space due to a possible cancellation. I get the impression it’ll be short notice and they’ll ring and see if I can make it.
Typically my sister is away as we had planned for the scheduled appointment being next Tuesday when she’s back, I don’t want to mither friends especially as the hospital may not contact me, and friends will all be working. In a way I’m feeling quite resilient to what the outcomes maybe, prepare for worst/hope for best etc.
Is it strange to then just go by myself?!
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Yes, I went on my own. Fortunately the surgeon had a big smile on her face and told me it was all gone and nothing in lymph notes. (I had an elective mastectomy).
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Pleased you got good news xx
I took my mum to mine (all good 
) but I went alone to my first 2 week referral and was pretty much told it was cancer at that one. It was ok being on my own.
Whatever you’re told you need time to take it in anyway, so I didn’t mind that I was on my own.
I hope the news is good for you. xx
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Yes, I chose to go to all my appointments alone. It didn’t occur to me that this was particularly unusual. I like to process information alone, and time to think before discussing it with others. ( I was diagnosed with DCIS, and a small invasive area, treated by lumpectomy, lymph node removal and radiotherapy. After appointments I usually did something nice like meeting a friend for coffee, lunch, a walk etc, and also discussing other stuff, not dwelling solely on what was happening to me. Different approaches work for different people. I hope all goes well for you
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I went to all of my appointments on my own and felt that this gave me time to come to terms with the information and to process it before telling others. Everyone is different and approaches this in their own way so whatever feels right is best for you,
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I had to go on my own to all appointments as I had my treatment during COVID so there was no option . I think it’s easier if you have someone with you but I’d rather get my results than wait longer . I found the waiting one of the worst things through this. Hope all goes well .
I went alone, as they gave a bit over an hours notice for the appointment. Was nervous, but pleased to say size was what they predicted and low grade, so no radiotherapy. I’m at risk of clots so unfortunately until I’m in menopause I can’t take the meds, hoping that happens soon as can help prevent reoccurring.
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I did because it was deep in Covid times. Ask if you can record the conversation as being on your own you won’t take it all in, you can refer back and then ask your BCN if you’ve any questions.
Good luck x