Working while waiting for surgery

Hi Katieh​ , it is totally understandable to feel what you are feeling as others have mentioned. We speak to alot of people in the waiting stage on our Helpline, whether waiting a couple of days or weeks for results or surgery - we totally agree that any time waiting is difficult.

We know you perhaps have looked into these resources already, however hope you don't mind us sharing several below:

• If you have a breast care nurse she/he may be able to link you in with services available in the center/hospital.
• Cancer Council 13 11 20 Cancer Counselling Service offers an opportunity to talk with nurse counsellors and psychologists who can help you with cancer-related challenges. To discuss a referral or your support options call Cancer Council 13 11 20.
• BCNA’s My Journey resource provides high-quality, evidence-based information that can be tailored to your individual diagnosis. I have hand-picked a couple of articles that may be of interest to you:
  • Managing Stress (and Mindfulness)
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Watch Managing stress and improving wellbeing with mindfulness and meditation

Peter Mac’s Cancer Mind Care Is a free, self-help online platform offering tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their support persons, clinicians, and First Nations. Accessible online, Australia wide www.cancermindcare.org.au

Hope the above resources support you, however, please do not hesitate to contact our Helpline 1800 500 258 discuss further.