Will my breast cancer journey be lonely? How to prepare for first oncology appoi...
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a day agoHello Everyone, I was diagnosed on Jan 13th with IDC Er/Pr + Her2 - tumor is 1.7cm I will be seeing a doctor on Feb. 9th. I have been trying my hardest to educate myself so when I see my doctor I will not be looking at her like deers in headlights! I’m struggling with my family and friends. Why do they ask you questions and mid conversation it looks like they checked out and I feel like I’m talking to myself. I have gotten to the point where I just answer “I’m fine, just waiting for my doctors appointment “ Is this going to be a lonely journey?? I don’t know how to prepare for my first appointment. I’ve had some sleepless nights just thinking about what’s my journey going to look like. Can anyone share what I should be preparing myself for? Thank you!
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a day agoMany people find that cancer diagnosis affects relationships differently - some friends may struggle to know what to say or feel overwhelmed, while others become incredible sources of support. Preparing a list of questions about treatment options, timeline, and what to expect can help make that first oncology appointment feel more manageable and ensure important topics get covered. Since loneliness during treatment is a common concern, consider reaching out by scrolling down the page from the Home Screen of the app to find the Ask Outcomes4Me box to get in touch for a more personal conversation and connect with clinical care experts. If feelings become overwhelming, the 988 crisis hotline is also available 24/7 for support.
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8 hours agoI see my surgeon today and cancer Dr next week. I was just diagnosed too. I have a strong family history so I got some information from my sister who went through it.one day at a time is what I keep telling myself we can do this and get through this
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