A tiny inflatable boat in a huge storm
Like many others, here I am joining this not-so-sought-after club- and feeling very much like a tiny inflatable boat in a stormy sea. I‘be just been diagnosed this week, although the process has be...
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Dear RiotAtMidnight,
Yes there is a lot to think about with this type of diagnosis.
You could wait for a full plan of treatment and full diagnosis.
Do you have a Stage and Grade for your cancer?
Being a self-employed business owner, probably does put some pressure on you to make plans.
You will have noticed that some of our treatments are similar, but each of our experiences can be very variable.
Some people are able to work throughout, with minimal time off. Others are quite incapacitated. No way to predict.
Not knowing the type of business you have, do you employ many people, or can you be replaced for odd days, or even a short stay in hospital?
You may need to hire or increase hours for some staff, to cope with your potential absences.
Do you have any insurances to help or fall back on? Eg Trauma/Crisis Insurance or Income Protection.
I've only spoken of physical/practical things, you've yet to know how you will cope emotionally.
My story is in my profile, just click on my name to open it.
I truly wish you well with your treatments.
Make lists of questions, for your Doctors. Have phone numbers ready if you need them, especially during Chemo.
Keep in touch if you want. There is plenty more advice, amongst us ladies.
Yes there is a lot to think about with this type of diagnosis.
You could wait for a full plan of treatment and full diagnosis.
Do you have a Stage and Grade for your cancer?
Being a self-employed business owner, probably does put some pressure on you to make plans.
You will have noticed that some of our treatments are similar, but each of our experiences can be very variable.
Some people are able to work throughout, with minimal time off. Others are quite incapacitated. No way to predict.
Not knowing the type of business you have, do you employ many people, or can you be replaced for odd days, or even a short stay in hospital?
You may need to hire or increase hours for some staff, to cope with your potential absences.
Do you have any insurances to help or fall back on? Eg Trauma/Crisis Insurance or Income Protection.
I've only spoken of physical/practical things, you've yet to know how you will cope emotionally.
My story is in my profile, just click on my name to open it.
I truly wish you well with your treatments.
Make lists of questions, for your Doctors. Have phone numbers ready if you need them, especially during Chemo.
Keep in touch if you want. There is plenty more advice, amongst us ladies.