1) When you go the meeting next Thursday take a trusted friend. The whole conversation is such a shock you may well forget/misunderstand the details afterwards as your minds will be racing. If the friend has a medical background so much the better.
2) My mother and I decided before the meeting that whatever was said we wouldn't make any decisions that night. The doctors mean well of course but there is a lot of pressure on NHS metrics to get you treated within 30 days of the diagnosis and they'll be anxious to start scheduling things. It can feel like a runaway train.
3) Related to the above get a second opinion if feasible. It might not change anything but at least you'll know. The first doctor we saw was all set to give Mum a mastectomy. The second opinion doc said no need and did a relatively small lumpectomy.
Wishing you and your wife all the best and will say a prayer.
My wife has just phoned me from the hospital. She’s been told she has breast cancer. We won’t find out the prognosis until next Thursday.
I’m at home looking after the kids trying not to let on. She doesn’t want to tell them until we know all the facts.
I’m absolute petrified for my wife and the future. Just wanted somewhere to let it out really.
Prayers appreciate for those that partake.
I will be strong for her but at the moment I just feel like bawling and I can’t because of the kids!
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