Searching for a new GP in Townsville

TamraM

Hi All.  Am searching for a decent GP in Townsville - who understands the specific challenges of post treatment breast cancer.  I was diagnosed in March 2016 with triple negative. Did 8 rounds of TAC + double mastectomy + sentinel node biopsy + 25 rounds of intense dose radiation + 8 cycles of Capecitabine. Am 3 years cancer free.  Have moved to Townsville and need to find a good GP who understands.  Any suggestions?

kmakm

Hi Tamra, it might help if you add "in Townsville" to the title of this thread. It could catch the eye of a local forum member. @Giovanna_BCNA should be able to help you with that. All the best, and congrats on being three years NED! K xox

TamraM

Thank you kmakm  am new and not familiar with online forums, so appreciate the tip

kitkatb

Sent you a Private message @TamraM

mumflo

Welcome to Townsville.  I have just changed GPs and see a doctor at Riverway medical centre.  Will send you a private message when I work out how.  Not sure how much she really knows about BC though. There's an active support group which meet up regularly and a dragon boat club.

kmakm

Hi @mumflo. Tap or click on the person's @name and then click on the message button on the top right. That should do it. 

TamraM

Hi mumflo. Thanks for your reply.  Where/when does the support group meet up?

iserbrown

From the BCNA website
https://www.bcna.org.au/services-and-support-groups/support-groups/dragons-abreast-townsville/


https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/5367/Cancer-Wellness.pdf

mumflo

Breast Cancer Peer Support Group Townsville meets 2nd Sunday and 4th Wednesday of each month - various locations' will send a message with the details.

TamraM

thank you

kitkatb

Hope you got a recommendation for GP in the end  @TamraM.