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Hi everyone. I'm new here. My name is Jo. I'm 35, live in Melbourne and work at the zoo. I'm separated from my husband and we're getting a divorce this year.
I found a lump in my left breast i...
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Hi Mel,
I think I'm doing ok. I've lost about 1/2 my hair and very short on energy. I've been to work a little bit but now applying for sickness benefits. Emotionally I'm numb. Physically I'm getting a lot of head aches, jaw and ear aches and I have very little motivation right now. My 2nd chemo is on Friday and I'm dreading it. I know I sound like I'm throwing myself a massive pity party right now. I was extremely optimistic at the start of this journey, but I think that was to spare the people in my life. Now that I'm in the middle of chemo it's like it's taking its toll on my emotional and mental state. I wish I could laugh and smile genuinely, and I know I'm avoiding being around people because I don't want to have to put on an act either.
In short, I'm all over the place...