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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi Angela!  I'm the stage IIIC BC person who's just finished chemo & is starting rads this week...still here & very much a late night poster.  I'm happy to answer any questions you might have and apologize for not checking in sooner.  I've been in touch with the stage IV AMA poster, by the way (hi AMA poster!) and she's been amazingly helpful & has kindly offered here to support you as well.  You're not alone!

I second a PP's suggestion to check out breastcancer.org.  There is a "Just Diagnosed" forum in the Discussion Boards section where you can post questions and seek help.

I agree that the first few weeks are the toughest.  I think I cried for several weeks straight.  Now it's been seven months for me since my diagnosis, and I feel almost mentally and emotionally stable again.  I don't want to overwhelm you with too much information, so ask what you want to know from a patient's perspective.

Be aware that, as has been mentioned in this thread, the pathological examination of the tumor (after removal via lumpectomy or mastectomy) is going to give you the clearest diagnosis.

One bite at a time is how you'll get through this.  Most people are diagnosed with early stage BC that is highly curable.  Sending you hugs and positive vibes!

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AMA poster here again. Hello, my friend Stage IIIC! Looking forward to catching up soon.

Angela, the PP is right. You are not alone.

Also, these *are* the roughest weeks. Everything is new and nothing makes sense and there is so much information that you can easily get overwhelmed without understanding how it all fits together. For example. It's standard procedure to have the bone scan, yet it is quite possible no one will explain why it's standard. Nor will they explain that it takes about six hours from start to finish, which can wear on your last nerve.

As PPs have noted, breastcancer.org is a great resource. So is this thread.

Know we are here for you. Stage IIIC above has been a great support to me. We are ready to support you as well.

Breathe deep, take care, and know you're not alone, Angela.[/quote]

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