There is so much that was thrown at me in the beginning of my diagnosis. Statistics, percentages, medications, other treatments, etc. Most of it went in one ear and out the other. I was given brochures, magazines, books and videos. That was enough to overwhelm me. I needed all the information to make the best decisions for my treatment but I was glad my husband Alan went with me to every appointment so that he could be my second set of ears. I found myself not listening to all of the doctor jargon and thinking about my hair more than anything.
Someone who is going through breast cancer treatment recently asked me how did I get past all of the information enough to make a decision. I told her I prayed and took it one day at time. If a day is over whelming than take it an hour or even a minute at a time.
Always have someone you trust to go with you to every appointment so they can take notes and even interpret what is being said.
