Finding it hard to process my diagnosis

So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, its such a shock and will take time to process, I will be thinking of you on Tuesday, sending virtual hug

Hi Hmg. I read your post and felt I had to say something as you’re obviously going through such a terrible time. I think all on this board would agree that the time between diagnosis and receiving a treatment plan is the worse, as you say it’s the fear of the unknown on top of the shock of a diagnosis. I wish I could give you some reassurances and words of wisdom but all I can really say right now is every case is different and every prognosis is different. I have a friend who has been living with bone mets for over 5 years and is leading a full and active life & you will find on other forums ladies who have been living with stage 4 for many years (check out breast cancer now site). Wishing you all the best on Tuesday, I’ll also be thinking of you.

I have been where you are now, so I hear you loud and clear (I was told lung mets.) If you want to ask any questions, go ahead.

Regarding Tuesday, you may want to write down a list of the questions you want to ask your doctor and nurse. Something else to consider is possibly having someone with you for the appointment, either in person or on the phone, for support, or to remind you of any questions or issues to bring up.

Depending on where you are, there may be a Maggie's Centre around the hospital. You can just walk in and someone will be there to have a chat and much more. I have had excellent experience with them, and I like being able to talk to someone face to face rather than over the phone.

Hi yes there is a local cancer care centre to me so I’ve got counselling sessions booked with them and there are various other services they offer to.it’s just a lot to take in and process

Hmg123 said:

it’s just a lot to take in and process

Yeah, and then some. 

Something I remembered after I posted: on Tuesday, get the contact details of your breast cancer nurse, preferably both mobile number and email address. 

Thank you for the information