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Triple neg grade 3
Ok. So I've just got my biopsy diagnosis and can't get into the surgeon for an app till Fri (my heads spinning and thinking ridiculous things that it'll grow by then)
I'm ok. I've come to terms with it, well so far anyway. I know this is a silly question because work is the last thing I should be worried about. However I really need the cash. I don't have much sick leave.
I work in a hospital and they will be super supportive and I know that no matter what I won't lose my job.
Can anyone give me an appropriate amount of time ill need off? I know it varies from person to person. But am I looking at months and months? Or just a few weeks.
I think this is freaking me out the most. My gut instinct tells me that I'll be ok with the ca, it will be tough but ill get through it.
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- hi Nix,
here is a facebook group that is great support for TNBC ladies
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1166665270079659 - Thanks @arpie. 🙏
- Definitely check your super insurance @Nix ... good luck, I hope it cones thru for you.
If you find yourself stressing over financial matters - make sure you seek professional help before it drags you under. Make contact with The BCNA Helpline, and The Cancer Council ... the CC sometimes do a one time payment up to $400 re utilities ... rates, power or water bills ....
take care xx - Really sorry you have had to find this community, but I am glad you did. It seems ever so variable.....but a lot seems to depend on your health profile and your keeping up your exercise insofar as you can.
I wish you all the best. - Dear @Nix,
from jennyss in Western NSW - Thanks ladies. That was so helpful. Xxx
- Here's a couple of links to BCNA resources
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/booklets-and-fact-sheets/#managingwork
https://www.bcna.org.au/media/4520/bcna-fact-sheet-financial-and-practical-assistance-march-2017.pdf
It mey also be worth investigating whether you have income protection with your Superannuation, in case you can't work - In my experience everyone handles their journeys differently. I was triple neg/ grade 3/ stage 3. Masectomy on left only. No recon. Chemo for me was 6 rounds 3 weeks apart. 3 of red devil and 3 dosetaxel. I have 2 small children so I chose to keep life as normal as I could. Only had 7days off work the Friday after the Monday chemo I went down then back to work Tuesday (I was 4 days). IT WAS HARD....very hard! But it also have me something to focus on plus I worked in an office job no face to face with public. Radiation was ok 5 weeks 5 days a week. Just popped in before work all over in 45min. Sore and tired by the end. As I said... everyone handles this differently and you need to do it your way and what feels right for you and your situation and listen to your body....
- @Nix,
The cancer council may have ideas re financial support. - I was on the AC-T. I was not much good the first week, then suitable for work for two weeks until my next infusion. With the taxol I was okay right through. The biggest thing to deal with in my good times was brain fog and stress.
