Affected by Breast Cancer
Your Feelings
If you have been given a diagnosis of breast cancer you will be experiencing a storm of emotions. You could feel fear, anger, disbelief, confusion or you might just feel numb. Some women say that it is as if it is happening to someone else. All of these are normal reactions to what is overwhelming news!
Sharing your feelings with someone else can help you to cope with your diagnosis and to sort out all of the information that you will be given. It may be helpful for you to talk to a close family member or friend about the details of the diagnosis and the treatment options you may be given.
Knowing as much as possible about your diagnosis can also help you to understand what is happening to you. You can access more information from this website or contact our Breast Care Nurse by email on nurse@breastcancer.org.au or telephone 9324 3703. We also have a small library that contains some books, CD’s and tapes that may be of help to you.
Above all remember that you do not need to rush into decisions about your treatment if you do not understand them.