diagnosed 05/08
Actually not sure of diagnostic date - that was when I was told after being recalled for a repeat mammogram which showed indications of BC, followed by ultrasound, palpation by a ?surgeon, who told me...
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Hi @LynnT These are difficult times for everyone, but the challenges of a new diagnosis coupled with distance issues are something else altogether.
If you don't want to drive 3 hours for a five minute gig, now is a good time to stick to your guns. The rules have changed, so if you feel you have the mental stamina, please push for a more reasonable solution. Do you have a breast care nurse who could sit with you for a phone consult? That someone else would 'prefer' things are done as they always have been doesn't quite cut it now. Gps can be a godsend, but they are also the most time poor of all our health team and, for some reason, don't always get the professional respect from specialists that they deserve. They cant wait around for a call that doesn't come. Ask whom else may be suitable.
Don't get too concerned about managing after surgery. Many of us have handled being on our own and if the washing doesn't get done, the dog doesn't get walked and the floors aren't mopped for a couple of weeks the world won't stop. You may well find you cope much better than you expected to. Good luck . Mxx
If you don't want to drive 3 hours for a five minute gig, now is a good time to stick to your guns. The rules have changed, so if you feel you have the mental stamina, please push for a more reasonable solution. Do you have a breast care nurse who could sit with you for a phone consult? That someone else would 'prefer' things are done as they always have been doesn't quite cut it now. Gps can be a godsend, but they are also the most time poor of all our health team and, for some reason, don't always get the professional respect from specialists that they deserve. They cant wait around for a call that doesn't come. Ask whom else may be suitable.
Don't get too concerned about managing after surgery. Many of us have handled being on our own and if the washing doesn't get done, the dog doesn't get walked and the floors aren't mopped for a couple of weeks the world won't stop. You may well find you cope much better than you expected to. Good luck . Mxx