Can't sleep!
Just reading some of the old and recent posts. There are so many of us it's scary as to why. I'm also thinking I'm in the worst area in Australia for support. I have never been given options or cho...
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Hi again Nicole,
I am from Hobart so probably have a similar situation re stretched healthcare resources. I was initially told I would need an immediate mastectomy unitl I suggested neo chemo. I have been obssesed with doing my own research (thankfully) as u know I now may only need a lumpectomy. I just dont think they have the resources to know your case as intimately as they should.
You should be able to get your pathology report from your GP but as you probably know, these can be scary when you have to rely on dr google because there is no one else.
I didnt find the Magrath nurse scheme very useful because they cant answer your medical questions and they kept trying to steer me to wigs and breast prostheses when I wanted to use cold caps ( i still have my hair too) and get reconstruction. Perhaps they are more useful during the surgery recovery.
I hope your appt goes well today (relatively speaking of course-if all goes well you can start your chemo..yippee!)
Tanya