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Completely overwhelmed
so, found lump a week ago, had biopsy 3 days later after mammogram and ultrasound. Had to wait to today for results. Thought was going to have lumpectomy and radiation but today told it's a triple negative high grade tumour so seeing oncologist next week to talk about chemo.
feel very under researched! I had spent the intervening days looking at all the lumpectomy reading and therapy, now feel like I have hit by a truck...
my main worry (after the cancer and my kids) is costs, I do not understand how the health system works for cancer. My consultant has sent me to a private oncologist, is this normal? I have bupa (who, when I thought it was lumpectomy said they cover costs) but I don't know what they pay. I am having CT and bone scans on Monday, and I know there is a rebate on that. I am just so confused, just wanted to talk, thanks X
feel very under researched! I had spent the intervening days looking at all the lumpectomy reading and therapy, now feel like I have hit by a truck...
my main worry (after the cancer and my kids) is costs, I do not understand how the health system works for cancer. My consultant has sent me to a private oncologist, is this normal? I have bupa (who, when I thought it was lumpectomy said they cover costs) but I don't know what they pay. I am having CT and bone scans on Monday, and I know there is a rebate on that. I am just so confused, just wanted to talk, thanks X
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- What do you mean @Loobylou when you say "having a community going through the same increases health"?
Best wishes for tomorrow. Crossing my fingers for you. K xox - oh Loobylou
it can be hard my daughter chose a movie to sit with me one night while I was in chemo land .... Lo and behold it was about someone dying of cancer she was so distressed that I might be distressed .... it turned into a really good heart to heart session about where I was emotionally at the time....
Breathe and remember we have your back .... pop back on tomorrow and let us know how it went and rant vent cry we get it.... - Watching the Good Doctor this evening, felt like it was a cancer special. Got the whole family asking if I am ok, do I want to watch this... Interesting line about having a community going through the same increases health, wonder if that's true? Certainly good for the mental health to come on here and let it go...
Well off to bed to try to sleep. 11 hours until my appointment. - Hi @Loobylou know you don’t have to be strong all the time. Be sure to take someone with you tomorrow for support. Remember your health care team is there for you so don’t hesitate to let them know how you are feeling so they can help you the best they can. Take care of you.
- @Loobylou big hug from me and thinking of you tomorrow. it does it just sucks but you will get through this it is just the waiting and not knowing. deep breath. xo
- Hi @Loobylou Everyone here is sending you virtual hugs. Know that you are wrapped and cocooned.
- Always harder when people are nice!
- One day at a time @Loobylou. You just have to plod through the process. It sucks. Mxx
- Deep breaths lovely. Take it one hour at a time. Big hug, K xox
- So oncologist tomorrow, cried through my scans yesterday. Nurses were so nice I just couldn't keep it together.
Feel I need to be strong and matter of fact for my hubby and kids, so they aren't too spooked. But am so scared there will be more cancer in there. Just rang the consultants rooms to make sure the oncologist would have everything!
tomorrow makes it all even more real...
