Survivorship questions and resources
I'm helping my hospital put together an application for the Vic Stage II survivorship grants. I'm sure many of you who are based in Victoria have come across or participated in the Stage I programs ...
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Hi Marg, I think this is a great idea, whilst going through treatment you can't think straight as to what you need or when. Post treatment putting the pieces back together is tough! I did the Enhance Program through the Epworth Hospital in Victoria about 4 months post chemo. Enhance is delivered by an extensive clinical team including specialist rehabilitation physician, breast care nurse, exercise physiologist, psychologist, dietitian, social worker, occupational therapist and physiotherapist. It was invaluable and ran for about 6 weeks. The Occupational Therapist was excellent in helping with return to work.
I think too something that was difficult finding advice/support with was entitlements and assistance with sourcing individual needs. It took me a year from diagnosis to find one of my Superannuations had an Income Protection component built in. Worked out well as it was a 90 day waiting period and so I got backdated, its been invaluable!
Definitely need more resources to help getting back on your feet. The other thing Ive got through my insurance is an Exercise Physiologist which is following on nicely from rehab. This has been the best thing in my recovery and something thats not promoted, they just say exercise, but thats not correct at all. Im so glad Ive done it the right way, I couldnt have done it without a Professional. Im on the mend working muscles I didnt know I had LOL. Melinda
I think too something that was difficult finding advice/support with was entitlements and assistance with sourcing individual needs. It took me a year from diagnosis to find one of my Superannuations had an Income Protection component built in. Worked out well as it was a 90 day waiting period and so I got backdated, its been invaluable!
Definitely need more resources to help getting back on your feet. The other thing Ive got through my insurance is an Exercise Physiologist which is following on nicely from rehab. This has been the best thing in my recovery and something thats not promoted, they just say exercise, but thats not correct at all. Im so glad Ive done it the right way, I couldnt have done it without a Professional. Im on the mend working muscles I didnt know I had LOL. Melinda