I'm new here
A friend of mine who also has breast cancer pointed me towards this site. I've been lurking for a week or so and decided to register so I can post as well as read.
I was diagnosed mid February and I think I'm still in shock. It still doesn't seem real to me.
Lisa
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Welcome
Welcome Lisa - It does take a long time to seem real, and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am so glad you are no longer lurking, there is a wealth of experience with all the ladies here.
"Shell shocked" is a very real emotion - information is power.
-Carrie0 -
Hi LisaCarrWilson said:Welcome
Welcome Lisa - It does take a long time to seem real, and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I am so glad you are no longer lurking, there is a wealth of experience with all the ladies here.
"Shell shocked" is a very real emotion - information is power.
-Carrie
Welcome! Carrie is right - shell shocked is one of the best ways to put it. I remember sitting on the edge of the doctor's table and him standing in front of me with my file. I remember hearing the word "carcinoma" and getting very dizzy. Its an incredible journey you are embarking on, but it can be done. Just listen to these extremely wonderful women (and men) on this site. We are here for you every step of the way.
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Welcome Lisa
I am new to here to. I was diagnosed in Mid January 2010 and to undergo 2 surgeries. I am awaiting path reports so that I can start my treatments. It does help reading the other posts, It is helping me get used to this. Because the physical as wellas the emotional is the hardest.
Your in my thought & prayers. Stay positive!!
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WelcomeErin1967 said:I'm new here too
After reading Lisa's post, I decided to stop lurking as well and sign up. Diagnosed two weeks ago. I keep waiting for the lab to call me and tell me that they have made a terrible mistake. I don't feel sick.
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Welcome Lisa! You haveroseann4 said:Glad you found us.
Hi Lisa,
I went through my treatments last Feb. It was a busy year but I got through it. It is important to express your feelings/fears so please keep us posted.
Roseann
Welcome Lisa! You have found a great group of supporters and bc sisters! Post as often as you want and someone will always reply the best that they can!
Megan0 -
Lisa--Tray--Erin... Welcome.
Lisa--Tray--Erin... Welcome. The sisters on this site have been an invaluable source of information-strength-courage for me. There are some days I think I am still in shock. I think you are doing the right thing in trying to find out as much as you can so you can be proactive in your treatment. It is frightening that 3 women are new to the board in 1 day. We need a cure for this disease. Take good care of yourselves. Mariyn0 -
Welcome ErinErin1967 said:I'm new here too
After reading Lisa's post, I decided to stop lurking as well and sign up. Diagnosed two weeks ago. I keep waiting for the lab to call me and tell me that they have made a terrible mistake. I don't feel sick.
That is one of the other most difficult things to do is "WAIT", I am so tired of waiting !!! Sorry I am frustrated as I am waiting once again for test results. (OncotypeDX). When I first found out I was shocked, I was sure they had made a mistake and I felt betrayed by my own body. I am the healthiest I have been in my life, and pushing "50" I can do a lot of things my younger co-workers cannot.
We have all been through these terrible feelings, and I still don't feel sick. I am sorry you have to join this club, but welcome to a very supportive group!
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Lisa, welcome!!
I think we were all shocked to hear those words, I know I was. Just take it one day at a time and breathe. Have you had your treatment plan set up yet? Keep posting and we'll be here to help you on your journey. This is an amazing group of people with the experience, compassion, knowledge and love to guide you along the way. I first joined this group last August and have since had chemo, radiation and am on my 5-year plan of Arimidex. I'm telling you this so you can see that there is an end. There are also several members that have been NED (no evidence of disease) for years. That's encouraging, too. We're here to hold you hand. Sending ((((hugs)))) your way!!0 -
Hi Lisamarilyndbk said:Lisa--Tray--Erin... Welcome.
Lisa--Tray--Erin... Welcome. The sisters on this site have been an invaluable source of information-strength-courage for me. There are some days I think I am still in shock. I think you are doing the right thing in trying to find out as much as you can so you can be proactive in your treatment. It is frightening that 3 women are new to the board in 1 day. We need a cure for this disease. Take good care of yourselves. Mariyn
I was diagnosed in August and I am finishin up rads in march, went through chemo and surgery as well. Im sorry you have to join us but these women on here are great! They and now, myself, can offer you support, advice and courage! Stay strong...it will get better.
Sam0 -
Take Small Steps
I was fortunate to have a very good team of doctors in a special breast care center about 25 miles from where I live. I had my regular mammogram and they "found something." I was sent to the breast care center for another mammmogram and ultrasound. Cute radiologist, a redhead like me :-) He also "found something" and in his friendly, caring manner asked, "do you want to have a needle biopsy now or come back another day?" I shrugged and said, "Let's do it now. It'll save me another trip." I decided not to worry about what the results might be, but you can bet I had the date circled on my mental calendar for when he was supposed to call me. Finding out is something you don't forget, like knowing where you were when you found out President Kennedy had been shot...or, for you young'uns, where you were when you heard about 9/11. I was sitting in my cubicle at work. Before I could take a breath, he told me he had made an appointment for me with a very good surgeon. I think that was the best thing he could have done. I didn't have to sit there and wonder "what next?" I knew where I was going and who I was seeing, and when. Everything happened like that...I was never "dropped" by a health care professional. They always referred me to the next one: radiologist to surgeon to radiation oncologist to medical oncologist, for the win :-)0 -
i am new as well
this site is teaching me so much about what i am facing not only in treatment how to live after treatment, what to expect, how to be realistic. i am not so much worried about treatment but how to cope with the aftermath, how others are going to look at me, what changes i face. i know my family loves and supports me but even they don't seem to fully understand. but i have learned that here there is a deeper understanding and level of caring that cannot be found elsewhere0 -
Warm welcome to all of you...susanleeann said:i am new as well
this site is teaching me so much about what i am facing not only in treatment how to live after treatment, what to expect, how to be realistic. i am not so much worried about treatment but how to cope with the aftermath, how others are going to look at me, what changes i face. i know my family loves and supports me but even they don't seem to fully understand. but i have learned that here there is a deeper understanding and level of caring that cannot be found elsewhere
We're all here to support and encourage each other. An amazing group of kind and open hearted folks, travelling the journey together. And, yes - only those who wear pink shoes can truly understand all that happens along the road.
Please visit often, whenever you'd need or like to.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Thank youChristmas Girl said:Warm welcome to all of you...
We're all here to support and encourage each other. An amazing group of kind and open hearted folks, travelling the journey together. And, yes - only those who wear pink shoes can truly understand all that happens along the road.
Please visit often, whenever you'd need or like to.
Kind regards, Susan
Thank you for the warm welcome.0 -
Welcome Lisa, Trey, and ErinErin1967 said:I'm new here too
After reading Lisa's post, I decided to stop lurking as well and sign up. Diagnosed two weeks ago. I keep waiting for the lab to call me and tell me that they have made a terrible mistake. I don't feel sick.
Just adding my welcome to the many you have received. This is a great site for info and support. We have all been thru the roller coaster of the new diagnosis and waiting and the anxiety that goes with it.
I'm glad all three of you felt comfortable in posting. It's open 24/7, so come often...God Bless each of you as you begin this journey...we are here for you.
Julie0 -
Welcome
Welcome Lisa-Erin-Tray-Susan.....although this is the last sight you expected or wanted to join, it will be the best site you could ever become a member of. I'm so sorry for each and every one of you to have to go down this road but I will tell you that the love, care, knowledge, experience, strength, and hope that you find here will be invaluable. Welcome again and God Bless :-)
~Kari0
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