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Newly Diagnosed - TNBC - Mantis
Hi All I received my breast cancer diagnosis a few weeks ago after finding a lump in my right breast. I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 24th August. My tumor was 25mm and fortunat...
hi Mantis I had a picc line @primek
and some of the others can answer re ports.
My suggestion to you is organise yourself now with meals etc if you need to so you have a supply of frozen ready to use meals I would cook up a storm while feeling ok then when I was really struggling with Chemo, my teens could get something out of freezer and just cook the pasta or rice to go with it.
@Sister
your kids are younger than mine and @kmakm
same you might be able to give some insight into how to help the kids get through this time also some practical information.
We set up a more definitive roster and I set up instructions for the Washing machine etc and laminated them placed on top of Washer, Dryer Dish Washer etc. this meant when my brain was not clear they could still function and get things done.
and some of the others can answer re ports.
My suggestion to you is organise yourself now with meals etc if you need to so you have a supply of frozen ready to use meals I would cook up a storm while feeling ok then when I was really struggling with Chemo, my teens could get something out of freezer and just cook the pasta or rice to go with it.
@Sister
your kids are younger than mine and @kmakm
same you might be able to give some insight into how to help the kids get through this time also some practical information.
We set up a more definitive roster and I set up instructions for the Washing machine etc and laminated them placed on top of Washer, Dryer Dish Washer etc. this meant when my brain was not clear they could still function and get things done.