Awaiting results after surgery - Mjheke
Hi all, I am so pleased to be provided with information for this online support community! I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 days ago and it has all been very fast moving and overwhelming since...
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@Mjheke ..... I lived in South Auckland for 15 years to '99 (Weymouth.) I loved my time in NZ. We moved back to Aussie in '99.
That is great that your margins & nodes are clear (as were mine.) Just one less thing to worry about, eh? Mine was invasive lobular .... but caught early (I was VERY lucky!) so didn't have to do chemo.
Do you have a superannuation policy? Sometimes there is a health/sickness clause that may help with the financials whilst you are getting back on your feet. The Social Welfare officer at the hospital may be able to help with at least one bill up to $400, if that will help (Council or power bill) but it is a 'one off'. (I had lots of 'medical payouts' up to $6000, so found this helped us big time.)
Most of us have found the 'mental anguish' to be much worse than we anticipated, along with the physical pain & discomfort. There may also be memory/sleeping issues (not sure if from anaesthetic or anxiety) that may impact your daily activities for some time .... all these things may affect your ability to work full time, initially. :(
I hope that you have an understanding boss! All the best for your ongoing treatment xxxx
That is great that your margins & nodes are clear (as were mine.) Just one less thing to worry about, eh? Mine was invasive lobular .... but caught early (I was VERY lucky!) so didn't have to do chemo.
Do you have a superannuation policy? Sometimes there is a health/sickness clause that may help with the financials whilst you are getting back on your feet. The Social Welfare officer at the hospital may be able to help with at least one bill up to $400, if that will help (Council or power bill) but it is a 'one off'. (I had lots of 'medical payouts' up to $6000, so found this helped us big time.)
Most of us have found the 'mental anguish' to be much worse than we anticipated, along with the physical pain & discomfort. There may also be memory/sleeping issues (not sure if from anaesthetic or anxiety) that may impact your daily activities for some time .... all these things may affect your ability to work full time, initially. :(
I hope that you have an understanding boss! All the best for your ongoing treatment xxxx