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Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (42)
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@elmore71111

In all honesty they may have reviewed that information and my mind was just hyper fixated on being told that my results were indeed cancer. I am making a list of questions to discuss with the surgeon when I go in for a meeting, thank you so much!

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windyshores | @windyshores | Sep 19, 2023

@elmore7111 do you have a patient portal where you can look test results up?

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Sep 19, 2023

This is actually really really common, this is why they used to call you in and tell you in person, that was really telling and you could at least think about it before your conversation with the surgeon.
I remember reading a paper saying that when the doctor says the word cancer, it is the last word of the conversation you hear.
Kind of sad we all find out on the phone or the computer.
Do you have someone who can go with you to your appointment and be an extra set of ears?

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