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bestmeme
bestmeme Member Posts: 2
edited January 2016 in Just Diagnosed

I've just stepped into the Twilight Zone. Diagnosed with IDC yesterday and have no clue about what is going on. Am 66 yo and family hx is positive for breast and colon CA. Now it's my turn and I'm quite numb. Was told by a breast ca navigator that it was IDC. All I know now is that I need to see a surgeon. No other info nor understanding of what else I need to do. Fearful that once my numbness passes I will become terrified. Underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery 6 yrs ago and am wondering if this is going to complicate things for me. Anyone out there in similar situation or someone who can direct me to resources. Have reviewed many of your posts and am amazed by the amount of information you see to posses. I'm floundering and am asking for help and support. Not even sure how to fully use this site. Thank you from a new Sister.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2016

    Bestmeme,

    Welcome to Breastcancer.org -- the place no one wants to be -- but the best place for you when faced with a breast cancer diagnosis. Our Community is chock full of supportive, knowledgeable, and compassionate members who are always here to answer any and all questions! We'll all help you through your diagnosis and treatment and you'll be just as knowledgeable as the rest of this crew in no time! But that will all come in time -- for now, take a deep breath and know we are all right here when you need us.

    When you find out more about your diagnosis, check out the main Breastcancer.org site's pages on Your Diagnosis, which will help walk you through each piece of your pathology report. There's also an IDC forum where you can discuss with others about an IDC diagnosis and treatment.

    Please let us know if you have any questions at all about navigating the discussion boards, or if we can help in anyway at all.

    We're thinking of you! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

    --The Mods

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited January 2016

    bestmeme, sorry your found yourself here. It can be very over-whelming. I would suggest taking someone with you to at least your first few appts. Get a copy of all of your medical records as you go. You may have a nurse navigator at your medical facility that can help you with the process of what to expect with tests, etc. Seek a second opinion if you feel you need to. Stay off of Dr Google. Come here for support when you need to. The American Cancer Society may have support groups in your area also. Didn't mean to sound so bossy:), but you can do this! ((HUGS))

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  • bestmeme
    bestmeme Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2016

    Thank you so much for you support keepthefaith. I appreciate it and did not believe you were being bossy. I don't know if I'm using the blog correctly. I did expect to receive additional responses but did not. Can you provide me with some direction on maximizing the benefits of this site?

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  • reflect
    reflect Member Posts: 576
    edited January 2016

    Hi bestmeme, I'm sure others will be along to share soon. I am finding that the nurse navigator is the go-to person for information and certain kinds of advice. I would also bring a friend to appointments who can take notes (or just remember things you miss). I get all my reports and copies of scans and path reports because that helps me.

    Read other threads in Just Diagnosed to connect with others who at a similar place as you are, and ask questions. You'll find your way. Sorry you have to be here, but there are many helpful and supportive people here.

    As new topics get posted, yours moves to the bottom of the forum and may not get seen. You can post again and it will will bump up to the top again.

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