Diagnosed 2 Days Ago
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Wednesday. I found the lump 3 weeks ago and saw my doctor straight away so it’s been stressful waiting for the results. My Auntie made a full rec...
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Hi @Raich - sorry to see you here, but glad you've found us - the forum no-one really wants to join!
@"Annie C" will be able to give you all the info on regional travel - she is up in the Kimberleys.
@Sister is a teacher & may be able to help you with that aspect.
Are you aware that all states have an 'isolated patients travel/accomodation scheme', whereby you can claim back petrol/flying & accomodation costs, as it all adds up over time? Annie will be able to advise you there too.
All the best for your CT scan & results - the continual waiting for everything really sucks! I am in regional NSW & went to Sydney for my surgery, and Port Macquarie for my radiation - where I stayed at the Hospital 'hostel' for the month of treatment at very little cost, rather than driving back & forth every day (1.5hrs every day) - which is very minimal compared to YOUR 800k round trip!
It sounds like you are on top of it - so just keep busy and if you want a laugh, we have a couple of posts here - it is vital to keep your sense of humour thru all this! https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19116/friday-funnies#latest
If you are into art & crafts, we have a wonderful group of crafters - knitters, sewers, artists, patchwork quilters .....
who I see you've found already! Well done! ;)
The first few months are always a bit of a blur as it is a bit like a treadmill that you can't get off as you go from one appt to another ...... I only told close family & friends initially (and my uke group, as they'd notice my absence as I run it! They ended up being my biggest support group!). After my surgery & results, I started a group email to keep others in the loop. Some (even family) I didn't tell for 2 years! LOL
Take care, all the best xx
@"Annie C" will be able to give you all the info on regional travel - she is up in the Kimberleys.
@Sister is a teacher & may be able to help you with that aspect.
Are you aware that all states have an 'isolated patients travel/accomodation scheme', whereby you can claim back petrol/flying & accomodation costs, as it all adds up over time? Annie will be able to advise you there too.
All the best for your CT scan & results - the continual waiting for everything really sucks! I am in regional NSW & went to Sydney for my surgery, and Port Macquarie for my radiation - where I stayed at the Hospital 'hostel' for the month of treatment at very little cost, rather than driving back & forth every day (1.5hrs every day) - which is very minimal compared to YOUR 800k round trip!
It sounds like you are on top of it - so just keep busy and if you want a laugh, we have a couple of posts here - it is vital to keep your sense of humour thru all this! https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19116/friday-funnies#latest
If you are into art & crafts, we have a wonderful group of crafters - knitters, sewers, artists, patchwork quilters .....
who I see you've found already! Well done! ;)
The first few months are always a bit of a blur as it is a bit like a treadmill that you can't get off as you go from one appt to another ...... I only told close family & friends initially (and my uke group, as they'd notice my absence as I run it! They ended up being my biggest support group!). After my surgery & results, I started a group email to keep others in the loop. Some (even family) I didn't tell for 2 years! LOL
Take care, all the best xx