My journey of B C

You know I decided to just tell my team of nursing friends. I created a facebook page separate from my normal one and invited people in. This became my journal. I updated what was happening including photographs etc. That way no one had to ask..it was there. It also gave them rare insight into what was happening to me. I often attached links about treatments. Reconstruction  stuff. Surgery. Side effects. All those things. That way not only did they see beyond pink sister but the real daily struggles of a woman with bc and the fears / treatment we endure. When people know they then become a source of support and strength too.

I emotionally found I couldn't work, and also physically. I work now in mental health. I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction with tissue expanders which took me 6 weeks to heal. I was then onto chemo which I found very hard.

I was able to claim trauma insurance against my life insurance which took the pressure off and used some long service leave also. Your employee actually needs to be able to provide you with alternative duties if your current work role is too demanding. That is something that can be considered. I have returned to work but gradually building my hours as the fatigue following chemo was hard and I needed to think of myself and family. 

Hoping all goes smoothly for you. I am happy with my choice of reconstruction. There are many different options and it is often easier to plan it for the same time. I miss my breasts, but my fear of return made my decision easier.