Life during reconstruction
Hi. My mum has had a double mastectomy in July. She has the tissue expanders in and if currently getting them filled and then has to wait 3 months before she can have the next surgery.
My mum was a...
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Hi
I was in exactly the same boat as far as centrelink goes. The fact is no one can afford for their income to drop by half but that's just the way it is. I ended up working part time throughout all of my treatment, including chemo, because I had to. We used ALL of our savings during my 16 months treatment. I now only work part time as I don't have the strength to work full time. We have had to change the way we do things. Little luxuries like take away and meals out go by the wayside. Christmas is substantially a smaller affair, etc. speak to the social workers at the hospital as they might have some ideas, although these were no help to us. Apparently cancer council will help with some bills or the salvos. It sucks big time that you work all your life paying taxes but when you need it, you can't access any help. I wins you all the best. Karen xox