Newly diagnosed nurse
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Hi @MaryMac57 - so sorry to see you join our select little club ... the one you never thought you'd join ..... Gosh, you've had a hard time of it, already too :( xx I hope the diverticulitis settles down, also hope no other complications occur with your chemo xx
When you have a moment - jump onto this thread - it has a heap of info about the forum & different areas on it (even funny bits) as well as art & craft, gardens & pets etc xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Liz O'Riordan was mentioned earlier ..... here is a link to her Blog (on page 3) as the original link doesn't appear to work now. She was a breast surgeon who was diagnosed herself & then had a recurrence - and like you, she found the whole thing much different from what she'd expected, even with her years of experience, wielding the scalpel & her own advice to her patients!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18227/liz-oriordan-breast-surgeon-with-bc-recommended-to-read#latest
As you are in the Northern NSW area, feel free to join the 'Rural, regional & remote Group' - where we share any info on being reimbursed for travel & accommodation expenses during your treatment xx. Some philanthropic groups also donate towards some rural patients, too.
Take care, all the best with your ongoing treatment xx
When you have a moment - jump onto this thread - it has a heap of info about the forum & different areas on it (even funny bits) as well as art & craft, gardens & pets etc xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Liz O'Riordan was mentioned earlier ..... here is a link to her Blog (on page 3) as the original link doesn't appear to work now. She was a breast surgeon who was diagnosed herself & then had a recurrence - and like you, she found the whole thing much different from what she'd expected, even with her years of experience, wielding the scalpel & her own advice to her patients!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18227/liz-oriordan-breast-surgeon-with-bc-recommended-to-read#latest
As you are in the Northern NSW area, feel free to join the 'Rural, regional & remote Group' - where we share any info on being reimbursed for travel & accommodation expenses during your treatment xx. Some philanthropic groups also donate towards some rural patients, too.
Take care, all the best with your ongoing treatment xx