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ABSOLUTELY - be immensely proud of where you are at & how you feel @Blossom1961! I'd like to see how the new GP would cope given the same diagnosis, surgery & treatment! I reckon she'd probably be a screaming mess! LOL
We will all have ongoing stress issues (maybe that is why my eyes still appear dodgy after the optometrist said they were fine the other week, in comparison to my previous script!! You & I may be twins!) I hope that your strategies help reduce it to a manageable level.
Big pats on the back to you - go & grab a lovely coffee & bickies & have a different type of meltdown in the 35˚ temps out there just now!!
take care xxx
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Show me anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis that doesn’t feel stressed at some time. Healthy people feel stressed at times! It’s a bit like the fortune teller advising that you are going to meet a stranger - well, yes! It may well be stress but if it continues, see an eye specialist - does no harm to check. Best wishes.2
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Oh my gosh I love you people. You are so supportive I laugh. Thank you my lovely friends0
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@Blossom1961
You've had a really big time of it combined with relocating so yes as you sat in the Drs office you were probably saying to yourself, here we go again, a new Doctor...……………....time for a deep breath and a smile as you remind yourself at how well you are really doing and knowing your support crew is here willing you along!
Take care
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Well, if that's the case, most of us should have gone bloody blind by now. Eye checks are free. Mxx3
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Sadly I have to agree with this statement @kezmusckezmusc said:
Honestly, my eyes are shot to bits since treatment and tamoxifen. It's well documented that menopause and hormone therapy can play havoc with eyesight.
xoxoxoxo
I am due for an OTC - Optical coherence tomography (OCT) - it was described to me like an MRI for the eyes and yes it is not covered by Medicare nor insurance - don't you just love how BC keeps giving and costing!! This is my second one to assess changes in the last 12 months.
For me it is pointing towards the AIs however getting someone of importance to agree is another thing isn't it! Oh well - not happy!
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That's no good @iserbrown. Bloody rotten. I hope it doesn't set you back too much, either financially or emotionally. And that the results are pleasing. Fingers crossed. K xox0
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As always, coming to this site and reading your stories is a huge help - it makes me put my situation into a different perspective and a reminder to count my blessings. That said, feeling far too emotional today and most of the week really - I am not normally a cryer but it keeps coming in waves. I have done so well so far but yesterday worked on my school work all day and just could not get finished what I wanted and I do need to get this done. I seem to be working in slow motion. It is actually never ending. I love what I do but at this point I am questioning if it is time to retire. I do not want to feel that I am getting special treatment because of my breast cancer because that will get up people's noses but do have to accept that at this point in time I cannot be the same person as I was before. My plan is to get through this year so that I can see my current Year 12s who are the first co-hort exiting under the new examination system, and then spend time praying and pondering my future. At 64 perhaps it is time but I love doing what I do so very much (more tears). Time for a cup of tea and no more work today. I need to get a hobby! My thanks to you all. Regards Kay0
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You sound like you're burnt out! I know that I am. Perhaps set a goal as you said of seeing this year out and in the meantime find yourself an alternative, a hobby, that will make you smile rather than a chore. Check out the Creative corner post. Lots of ideas from crafts to poetry - ideas are endless.
We all evolve regardless but the heightened awareness of self and aches and side effects is something that dominates at times.
Hopefully you'll come to a decision that suits you and not feel like BC made you change your course.
Take care
Sending you a virtual hug
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If you are in a position to retire a bit early - I'd go for it @KayB55 - I was 50 when I stopped work - and have had numerous health stuff ups between then & now (age 68 now) including both shoulders needing major work ..... then BC .... so would have hated to still be working thru everything.
What area do you live in? (Town/City?) You can add it to your profile, then members may know of groups you may like to check out and/or join? If you love singing, many towns have choral groups (or uke groups) where singers are appreciated ..... we entertain at Aged Care centres & invited to perform at many places (we have a 50th birthday this coming Sat.) It is about meeting new people, learning new skills and just trying new things. If they don't suit - move on & try the next one.
As @iserbrown said - it sounds like you are a tad burnt out - and in need of a break. Can you chat with the helpline here - they may have some coping mechanisms to help you out. Are you doing a uni course? Can you defer it for a term or two - or next year? Do what you have to do to get thru this year a bit easier without so much pressure on you?
Take care, big hugs xxxx
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Is it possible to scale down a bit? I was 67 when diagnosed. My first year was busy with treatment and keeping as normal as possible at work (I worked through) but towards the end of that time I felt I needed more time for other things - nothing like cancer to open your eyes to how much time you spend at work, especially when you love it. I was able to do a 4 day week, made a massive difference. I am now on long service leave and won’t go back - 75 this year seems time enough, plus I have now have other ‘work’ and commitments built over a couple of years so the transition has been remarkably easy. Interaction with others was very important to me at work and building new networks takes a bit more spare time. Best wishes.0
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@KayB55 I don't know which education dept you belong to but you're probably near the magic number where you can do creative things with your Super AND drop back to .4 (or whatever) as a teacher without too much trouble. It may be problematic with your particular school but worth thinking about if you can afford to do so. You could perhaps negotiate to teach one line only or be as free as a bird and go in as a TRT. That way you're not suddenly giving up what you love completely but you'd be managing the energy issue.2
