New to site, New to Breast Cancer, just found out. Anxiety has set in...

I guess I just need someplace to vent. Don't really know what to expect. No one is my family has had breast cancer before. My mamo was suspious,they wanted more pics and a biopsy. Had to have a Image-Guided Biopsy. Answer came back DCIS which dr. said was good. She (Dr), told me she would talk to me next week, because anything she told me now I wouldn't hear. She was right. She explained a few things, gave me some pamplets and some web sites to check out. She explained to my husband that if she tried to explain anything to me, I probably wouldn't remember because of the shock. I know I will have to have surgery and I suppose radiation. I am just really scared, I guess because it is the "C" word.

Hi! I am so glad that you found us. This is a very wonderful group of women that will be there to support you as you begin this journey.

As Jo-Ann said, it is quite normal to be really scared. If you weren't, there would be something wrong. Hearing that you have cancer is the most frightening thing in the world. The one thing that I want you to remember is that bc is a disease that can be beat and it is also one that can be managed. Just be sure to find a surgeon and oncologist that will work together along w/ your other drs. And remember, they are there to work for YOU!

It sounds as though you have a very understanding dr. I would suggest that you write down any and all questions that you think of - no matter how silly they may sound. Then take them w/ you next week to your appointment. Also, as Jo-Ann said, take a small tape recorder w/ you as well as a family member or good friend. Having someone else in the room w/ you and your dr. will not only give you an "extra set of ears" but they will be able to write down the answers to your questions as well as other things that are said. Plus, you need the emotional support.

Feel free to come here and vent anytime. We have all done it. Don't be afraid to cry or scream or throw something. I also found the car was a safe place to yell and scream as well as the shower.

Hugs and prayers...Deb

I have to comment on your doctor. From what you have written, I feel like she deserves a special medal!!! Knowing that you would not remember what she told you, she gave you time to settle in with the diagnosis and read about it before you have your discussion with her. She sounds like a very understanding, caring doctor. You came to the right place to hear real stories of personal experiences. We are all ages here, if you have not seen the Roll Call above I suggest you run through it and familiarize yourself with some of us. We will try to help you go through whatever treatment you do. We were all scared to death when we first learned of the possibility of breast cancer, so we understand what you are feeling now. I often say "don't worry until you know what you have to worry about!" Worrying needlessly does not help you. Take a deep breath and start on a list of questions for the doctor. Be sure to take someone with you, a second set of ears helps. Hugs, Mary K. (MK)

You have come to a great place. I too didn't hear anything past the word "cancer" when my surgeon told me I had it. I had to go back the next week to talk to her again, to ask questions etc.. There's no history of breast cancer in my family either. You have come to a great place. My Onc said don't believe everything you read on boards you may find. I think this may be the first one I came across and thought it was great. You're chatting with women who have gone or are going through this right now. I am 3 months out of chemo as of tomorrow. Vent as much as you need to. Everyone hear listens.