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Hi, I was diagnosed with Early Breast Cancer and had a lumpectomy in November, had 6 weeks of radiation and now are on Tamoxifen for 5 Years. I also had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy BSO a week ag...
@Mumofsix
Oh dear, you've sure been thru the mill with your own treatment then hysterectomry, then your Mum's as well .... and what with the work issue & all - I am not surprised you had a mini meltdown! I would have had a massive one!
I hope your family & kids are doing as much as they can to help you get thru this.
I'm retired, so worry a bit about the expense from our savings - about $6000 so far .... but luckily don't have to worry about working 'as such' .... try not to put any more pressure on yourself than you are already under!
I think it might help if you check out the various resources available thru BCNA
Finances: https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/financial-and-practical-support/
Emotional support: https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/emotional-wellbeing/
or just call the Helpline, to chat with someone who may be able to help you feel better about everything that is happening to you at this point in time: Helpline 1800 500 258
There are some wonderful people on this forum who will have much more to say in helping you thru this 'down patch' ....
One step at a time ..... you WILL find your 'new normal' sooner or later .....
Oh dear, you've sure been thru the mill with your own treatment then hysterectomry, then your Mum's as well .... and what with the work issue & all - I am not surprised you had a mini meltdown! I would have had a massive one!
I hope your family & kids are doing as much as they can to help you get thru this.
I'm retired, so worry a bit about the expense from our savings - about $6000 so far .... but luckily don't have to worry about working 'as such' .... try not to put any more pressure on yourself than you are already under!
I think it might help if you check out the various resources available thru BCNA
Finances: https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/financial-and-practical-support/
Emotional support: https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/emotional-wellbeing/
or just call the Helpline, to chat with someone who may be able to help you feel better about everything that is happening to you at this point in time: Helpline 1800 500 258
There are some wonderful people on this forum who will have much more to say in helping you thru this 'down patch' ....
One step at a time ..... you WILL find your 'new normal' sooner or later .....