Intro + Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Chemo?
Hi all, My wife's just been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma NST (Grade 2-3) ER+, PR+, HER2- with a 29mm tumour and at least 1 involved lymph node. Needless to say it's hit us like a bus...
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Re the $40 a day parking charge - next time you are there, ask at the front reception desk about concessions being available for ongoing cancer 'outpatient clinic' visits ....
I know that when I was visiting daily at a major Sydney Hospital with my husband for cancer treatment, they printed out a voucher that allowed me to come & go without the massive fees ...
Check out this link below as it mentions a couple of concessions ..... but definitely ask at the desk too, as they'd be very aware of any concessions available to you.
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/patients-and-visitors/parking-and-transport
Excellent re the walk around the dam .... you have some lovely areas like that up there!! Exercise is good for the soul as well as the body! (Tho it is raining AGAIN down here as I type! grr)
All going well, you'll be able to go to Japan next year!! Your medical team will do their best to make sure you get there!! Keep your eyes on that end goal!! I treated myself to a week at Norfolk Island after I'd finished my active treatment! ;)
Are you your wife's 'official carer'? If not, look into it, as it may reduce costs further for you in other areas, too. Generally, a 'referral' from your GP will kickstart the process. In NSW, an official carer gets free vehicle registration too .... and it may enable you to access the concessional parking 'easier' too (which may range from free parking to a lower priced concession than the $40!)
take care
I know that when I was visiting daily at a major Sydney Hospital with my husband for cancer treatment, they printed out a voucher that allowed me to come & go without the massive fees ...
Check out this link below as it mentions a couple of concessions ..... but definitely ask at the desk too, as they'd be very aware of any concessions available to you.
https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/patients-and-visitors/parking-and-transport
Excellent re the walk around the dam .... you have some lovely areas like that up there!! Exercise is good for the soul as well as the body! (Tho it is raining AGAIN down here as I type! grr)
All going well, you'll be able to go to Japan next year!! Your medical team will do their best to make sure you get there!! Keep your eyes on that end goal!! I treated myself to a week at Norfolk Island after I'd finished my active treatment! ;)
Are you your wife's 'official carer'? If not, look into it, as it may reduce costs further for you in other areas, too. Generally, a 'referral' from your GP will kickstart the process. In NSW, an official carer gets free vehicle registration too .... and it may enable you to access the concessional parking 'easier' too (which may range from free parking to a lower priced concession than the $40!)
take care