HiTaiter I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis- sending you hugs and positive energy. Also, you didn’t ramble at all but if you had, no apologies needed here ☺️.
There’s some really good tips outlined in the comments. I am sharing a link to a guide that is published by Breast Cancer Trials with input from this Breast Cancer Network Australia (ie it’s from reputable sources).
It outlines the most common treatment pathways and compares them, and foreshadowing what to expect, depending on the breast cancer type you have.
https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/breast-cancer-resources/neoadjuvant-patient-decision-aid/?srsltid=AfmBOopxFP6QgD4iJ9LmOoDP4p6DuY837YXoaQBO72pIbn-JDq2EgtMd
I didn’t have a mastectomy, but it’s great this network does have a private group you can ask to join and it has many wise and supportive members. In my case my surgeon and oncologist recommended immunotherapy and chemotherapy, lumpectomy and radiation treatment followed by hormone blockers. Anyway, it’s nearly 18 months since I completed all that treatment and I want to share with you I recovered and I am feeling very energised again.
A couple of things to consider include wellbeing options - I went private but I know our public hospital has an “integrated cancer centre” which offers a lot of allied healthcare links.
Once your treatment is underway, and in discussions with your doctors, you might also consider an oncology exercise rehabilitation program if one is available. It was a game changer for me - really lifted my spirits.
Wishing you and the other contributors on this thread all the very best.
