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,
Sounds like you are doing really well. If it helps you to be organised then do what you need.
In many ways I've found waiting for things to be difficult. Once you have things rolling it sortof becomes easier.
Ive worried (possibly a bit unnecessarily) about money and implications for my job. I went back to work post surgery 2 weeks .25 and it felt a bit of a burden just to do the showing up. Worked from home. Still healing, also things happen fast and I had to finish processing it. I was interested in working through chemo but my thought process has changed a bit as time has gone on.
You may be able to access some funds through your superannuation. Some have income protection included. That could help if you need relief. I was worried initially because my sick leave ran out last week and i don't have much annual leave. Its been 5.5 weeks since saw breast surgeon, had surgery and just now starting chemo for 20 weeks. Most important is health and getting back to your pre diagnosis well feeling. Including emotions. Maybe have some back up plans and investigate those. You don't know how you will feel or what treatment is yet.
I found planning a week at a time is about most I can achieve.
Michele
Sounds like you are doing really well. If it helps you to be organised then do what you need.
In many ways I've found waiting for things to be difficult. Once you have things rolling it sortof becomes easier.
Ive worried (possibly a bit unnecessarily) about money and implications for my job. I went back to work post surgery 2 weeks .25 and it felt a bit of a burden just to do the showing up. Worked from home. Still healing, also things happen fast and I had to finish processing it. I was interested in working through chemo but my thought process has changed a bit as time has gone on.
You may be able to access some funds through your superannuation. Some have income protection included. That could help if you need relief. I was worried initially because my sick leave ran out last week and i don't have much annual leave. Its been 5.5 weeks since saw breast surgeon, had surgery and just now starting chemo for 20 weeks. Most important is health and getting back to your pre diagnosis well feeling. Including emotions. Maybe have some back up plans and investigate those. You don't know how you will feel or what treatment is yet.
I found planning a week at a time is about most I can achieve.
Michele