Hello and welcome to this forum. You must be reeling and that is understandable but you will find that you will be so well looked after and treated with love, dignity and respect. Never be afraid to ask questions at any time, either of your team or on here. We support one another.
I am glad to say that things have so advanced since your dear mother was going through her journey so long ago. There is so much more treatment available and outcomes vastly improved that we can be so positive now.
Try not to over think things but my suggestion, for what it is worth, and note it is only my suggestion, go with what the team advises because they have the knowledge, the experience and the very best intentions for your full recovery. Take one day at a time and you will get through this chapter. Then you too, will be able to help someone else. It is always the fear of the unknown so ask and talk. Trust your team and keep in touch with Breast Cancer Now who are always available to listen and talk to you. You are important and we all matter to our loved ones and to are important to the team here and at your hospital. Sending you hugs.
Thankyou so much. Today has been a dark day; Iāve had the ct scan and the waiting for all results is terrible. X
Oh dear that is not a nice place to be. Believe me, you will get days like this. You can not always be up on the mountain so allow yourself to have a cry and time with yourself. We have all done it. The waiting is always dreadful and it is easy people saying worry does not change anything but we are all human. Try tomorrow to get out and have coffee with a friend if you can. Honestly, this is the worst time - the not knowing. I just wish I could talk with you but ring the number for the nurse here or any of the team if you just need a chat. I have been where you are and it is difficult but you will come through. Hugs to you, Sue.
Thankyou Eileen. I will ring the nurse on here tomorrow morning. Iām so scared, the fear of the unknown future is all encompassing.
I know that I must sit and breathe and keep going. X
Iām also waiting for ct scan results, get them next Thursday. I was diagnosed on 19 dec and the waiting is torture
The nurses here are lovely. During this waiting time I phone them most days. Also contact your bcn as theyāre here to support us emotionally. Reach out and give them a call. They will be lovely and have your records x
Please know that I am thinking of you also. We must both be strong.
I am finding that my bcn at hospital is quite abrupt and tells me to stop worrying, but maybe I am being overly sensitive.
@sue9 just an FYI that my MRI result was good, no nasty surprises and Im getting a breast conserving surgery in the form of breat reduction surgery as the cancer bit can be taken out that way. Means Ill have one itty bitty titty I guess but it could be worse! Im also getting the genetic testing although i have to have a counselling call firstā¦ not sure what thats about but Iāll lern more on Monday!
Thatās such good news that the MRI was clear of anything horrible.
I had arranged with my gp to have a genetic test this year, but unfortunately, my BC was discovered first. Not sure whether I will get it now.
Hope Monday goes well and treatment can begin for you soon. X