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Re: Public vs private cost info
I was diagnosed early December and in Melbourne. I started with chemotherapy and went private as my GP recommended it and through my own research found going public would be approx 2 month wait. And due to Christmas I just didn’t want to get stuck waiting. I’ve now had two rounds chemo and hd to be admitted to the ward for dehydration as I was vomiting which would’ve been more difficult public.
Many people in my ear saying go public go private. I just wanted to start. I found it unhelpful. I am unsure if I will continue private for surgery and radiation but will keep going for chemotherapy. I have PH and my PET scan and biopsies were free.
DaisyJ
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Re: Diagnosis and breastfeeding
Thanks @Rowey
My MCHN mentioned they could link me in, she is following up with me this week, so I'll ask her about this.
Thank you for your advice, my hubby/mum can attend appts with me (whilst juggling care of my 2yo and baby).
My MCHN mentioned they could link me in, she is following up with me this week, so I'll ask her about this.
Thank you for your advice, my hubby/mum can attend appts with me (whilst juggling care of my 2yo and baby).
CarlyJR
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Diagnosis and breastfeeding
Hi all,
I am very early in my journey. I'm 36 (regional Victoria) and currently breastfeeding my 4MO. After I noticed an indentation, I had a GP appointment the following day, ultrasound and mammogram then an appointment with a breast surgeon, I've been told I have breast cancer - all in the space of a week. I'm awaiting my biopsy results (which I will get on Tuesday) and expect to have an MRI this week also.
Due to me breastfeeding, I will have to go on lactation suppressants and hope that our little boy can transition to bottles/formula okay.
Whilst I am so grateful everything is moving so quickly, my head is also spinning!
Does anyone have experience with suppressing lactation and what I could expect?
And, recommendations for questions for my surgeon?
Or any other advice?
Many thanks in advance xx
I am very early in my journey. I'm 36 (regional Victoria) and currently breastfeeding my 4MO. After I noticed an indentation, I had a GP appointment the following day, ultrasound and mammogram then an appointment with a breast surgeon, I've been told I have breast cancer - all in the space of a week. I'm awaiting my biopsy results (which I will get on Tuesday) and expect to have an MRI this week also.
Due to me breastfeeding, I will have to go on lactation suppressants and hope that our little boy can transition to bottles/formula okay.
Whilst I am so grateful everything is moving so quickly, my head is also spinning!
Does anyone have experience with suppressing lactation and what I could expect?
And, recommendations for questions for my surgeon?
Or any other advice?
Many thanks in advance xx
CarlyJR
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Re: Post TNBC: cope and hope
Hi @Tasia, loved your writing. I have a confessed travel junkie. I started travelling at 17 and have been very fortunate to see many places in many countries.
Japan is a great place to travel. I have been there twice. Once with my son when he was 18 snd learning the language. The second time I went was early 2020 just before covid lockdown of our border and before my breast cancer diagnosis.
It is easy to get around on the trains and tourist sites are well posted. The food is good too and cheap really. I really liked it there and probably will go there another time in the future as I have a very good friend who lives in Tokyo.
I am hoping to travel to Italy and Scotland this year with my husband. He had a cancer operation in one week. Cancer on his kidney and should recover well. I am a bit nervous about travelling again but we will do it. I think breast cancer can knock my confidence so my planning our Europe trip is part of my rebuild. It was a trip we were originally going to do for retirement but breast cancer and covid stopped it.
I hope you have a great holiday. Update us on the trip and post some photos if you like.
Japan is a great place to travel. I have been there twice. Once with my son when he was 18 snd learning the language. The second time I went was early 2020 just before covid lockdown of our border and before my breast cancer diagnosis.
It is easy to get around on the trains and tourist sites are well posted. The food is good too and cheap really. I really liked it there and probably will go there another time in the future as I have a very good friend who lives in Tokyo.
I am hoping to travel to Italy and Scotland this year with my husband. He had a cancer operation in one week. Cancer on his kidney and should recover well. I am a bit nervous about travelling again but we will do it. I think breast cancer can knock my confidence so my planning our Europe trip is part of my rebuild. It was a trip we were originally going to do for retirement but breast cancer and covid stopped it.
I hope you have a great holiday. Update us on the trip and post some photos if you like.
Cath62
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