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Newly diagnosed metastatic cancer
Hi, I only just got my breast cancer diagnosis 1.5weeks ago and initially it was tentatively said to be Stage 3 due to being grapefruit sized and lymph node involvement. Then a couple of days ago afte...
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Hi @Rhubarb21 ... great that your son has become your chauffeur! It sounds like you are living in a regional area if you have to drive 1hr to your treatment? All states have have a 'Travel Assistance' scheme to help offset travel costs & you may qualify for it. What state are you in? We also have a Private Group for those living regional/rural, and we try to keep all the info up to date.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/28-living-in-regional-rural-and-remote-areas
Here is a link to the most recent info on all states Travel Schemes - some cover taxi fares too, if private cars aren't available ....
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2024.pdf
All the best for your MRI today - the more scans you have, the better - they get the whole picture as of 'today' and can compare any others to them as you go thru your treatments xx
As the girls have said - the treatments are getting better & better and more & more treatments (like Immunotherapy) being brought into the picture too, with certain Mets are having wonderful remission results.
Take care, wishing you all the best xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/28-living-in-regional-rural-and-remote-areas
Here is a link to the most recent info on all states Travel Schemes - some cover taxi fares too, if private cars aren't available ....
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2024.pdf
All the best for your MRI today - the more scans you have, the better - they get the whole picture as of 'today' and can compare any others to them as you go thru your treatments xx
As the girls have said - the treatments are getting better & better and more & more treatments (like Immunotherapy) being brought into the picture too, with certain Mets are having wonderful remission results.
Take care, wishing you all the best xx