Sorry to see you join our select little group @KimR xx And also sorry to read of your recent diagnosis xx. Feel free to jump onto 'Newly diagnosed' and tell us the story of your diagnosis & treatments so far ....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/categories/newly-diagnosedBeing in Alstonville - you'd have to travel to some of your appointments? If you ever have to travel 100k+ (one way) you will qualify to join IPTAAS for fuel & accommodation subsidies. We have a 'rural/regional & remote' group that you may like to join, where we put up any 'new' info re claiming the Patient Travel subsidies in all states. If you'd like - just click on this link & then click 'join'.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/28-living-in-regional-rural-and-remote-areasClicking this link will help you see what is available to you from IPTAAS NSW
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2023.pdfBeing Metastatic, you may also like to join the private Living with Mets group as well - where you can discuss all aspects of your treatment in total privacy xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/2-living-with-metastatic-breast-cancerTake care & all the best
Also check out this post for lots of things on the forum you may like to check out ..... you can show us your gardens, art & craft, your fur kids, and there are also 'tick sheets' you can print off & fill in re your mental & physical health as you proceed ... print off 2 copies & give one to your team member as sometimes it is easier to do that than to 'talk' about it!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest