https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8786#M569 Hi Alison, Thank you for the encouraging words. Help and support from people who have been through same/similar journey is always good. Cheers Elayne Thu, 03 May 2012 06:46:24 GMT Crazy_Cat_Lady 2012-05-03T06:46:24Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8782#M565 I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, had 2 surgeries last month and am now being faced with treatment options. It's all very scary. Tue, 01 May 2012 03:05:50 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8782#M565 Crazy_Cat_Lady 2012-05-01T03:05:50Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8783#M566 Hi, you will find this site so helpful, there's lots of support & the people are so lovely. Wishing you strength & sending (((HUGS))) your way. Alison Tue, 01 May 2012 11:18:52 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8783#M566 Sunshine006au 2012-05-01T11:18:52Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8784#M567 I understand how scary this is to you. I went through all of that last year. I wish you all the very best with your treatments. I would suggest you always take someone you can trust with you to your doctor's appointments. Always ask questions - no matter how silly they seem - this is YOUR journey and YOU need to understand everything that happens to you. Don't be afraid - be positive - think of life not death. Learn some relaxation exercises and don't forget to pamper yourself along the way as a "reward" that you have passed that step, then onto the next. Take one day at a time and don't worry about what may be - know that you will be okay and you aren't alone. Good luck with everything. Hugs to you Sandy Wed, 02 May 2012 04:57:21 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8784#M567 cabachona 2012-05-02T04:57:21Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8785#M568 Hi Sandy, Thanks for the welcome and the encouraging words. I like the idea of a "reward" along the way. At the end of it when I feel able we have decided to use one of our Travel Auction Vouchers and go away for a few days. Sergio and I were talking about that this afternoon. He is being a wonderful support for me. Cheers Elayne Thu, 03 May 2012 06:43:27 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8785#M568 Crazy_Cat_Lady 2012-05-03T06:43:27Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8786#M569 Hi Alison, Thank you for the encouraging words. Help and support from people who have been through same/similar journey is always good. Cheers Elayne Thu, 03 May 2012 06:46:24 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8786#M569 Crazy_Cat_Lady 2012-05-03T06:46:24Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8787#M570 Hi Elayne, Welcome to the site. I am a cat lover and breast cancer survivor too. I hope everything is going well with your treatment. Sat, 05 May 2012 11:25:09 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8787#M570 Allicat 2012-05-05T11:25:09Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8788#M571 Hi Hello crazy cat lady, I have been reading a book and it's helped me out a lot. It's called after cancer a guide to your new life. I got it from Breacan and reading it till the 6 of june. Glenys 0 Sun, 13 May 2012 15:04:34 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/I-ve-just-been-diagnosed/Hello-everyone/m-p/8788#M571 glenys48woods 2012-05-13T15:04:34Z