Everything old is new again - unfortunately.

Hi Maxi, which hospital did you attend? I attended the SAN at Wahroonga in Sydney. It was so good, and they had a multi-disiplinary team that consisted of all those I mentioned. My Breast care nurse made contact straight away, and then phoned weekly and then fortnightly for the duration of my treatment. She also attended the weekly support group meetings for any group questions. The other breast care nurse visited daily in hospital. THe physio came daily, and put me in contact with the physio department who ran specific exercise and water classes for breast cancer patients. From here I found out about the lymphodema treatments. All of these treatments cost money, but my health fund gave me rebates for all, and were very generous with the lymphodema program. I am 3 years out from diagnosis, and still see my surgeon and oncologist yearly. Both are spaced so I am still seeing someone each 6 months. Had I not moved to Perth in the last year, I would still be doing the exercise class. I haven't located anything similar in Perth yet, though I have found a good physio, who can look after my fractured arm, and any lymphodema that may arise. I spoke with both my old breast surgeon and physio on the phone to get recommendations about what I should do re my broken arm, and have now happily got a plan in place. Ask your surgeon who you can ring if you need some advise. I hope some of this helps you to locate your support team. love from Chris xx