Hi everyone, I too am newly diagnosed

Thank you Sister, arpie and kmakm for your suggestions. I have no idea why the oncologist didnt respond to me. I phoned the surgeon's breast care nurse today before I left for my radiation planning appointment and she said she was seeing her tomorrow at a meeting and would ask - the oncologist mentioned Tamoxifen, nothing else was suggested, so I was intrigued when I read the posts here about AI's - I have to write all those names down. I will call the BCNA helpline and get some advice also. 

arpie Im now located in Pakenham, Victoria, in the south-east, a long way from anything familiar - I can go for radiation treatment to Berwick. I went there today and they did the planning stuff, tattoos etc, breath holding, ct scan, it all took a while but they were very good. I was shown around as well, as I was feeling claustrophobic just thinking about it. The lodge idea sounds amazing, if I didnt have my dog and cat, I would follow something up, but wouldnt know where to start. Port Macquarie would be lovely, I have been there, beautiful spot. My daughter is taken up with getting her house ready to sell, so I dont like to bother her, she has a six year old as well. I do have another daughter in Ocean Grove - thinking of moving there - she has been supportive, taking time off to come and stay with me and take me to the surgery etc.

Thank you all so much for your support and suggestions, I cant tell you how much I appreciate it. xxxx