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itsjustmeuc
9 months agoMember
Just diagnosed IDC HR++ Her2 low mulitocal, still awaiting further tests and freaking out!
Hi all nice to meet you all but wish it were under better circumstances. I have just been diagosed earlier this month for a check up that I thought was going to show nothing so I was really thrown. I...
Tri
9 months agoMember
Hiitsjustmeuc sending you big virtual hugs for the ordeal you’re experiencing. Lots of good advice up there - this period when the data about you is being pulled together is the hardest because of the uncertainty about exactly what your treatment plan is going to be. Have you tried the BCNA helpline? Also, once we are past the Christmas NY inevitable closedowns you may be able to be put in touch with advisors who can support you with managing the financial impact that pausing or reducing your work hours might cause.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/articles/financial-supports
in my case I had triple positive ILC and the treatment was over 14 months, I remained working but only very part time.
Sending you big hugs, it’s just not the news anyone wants to hear let alone at this time of year. Sending you encouragement to hang in there during this waiting - we feel your worry.