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Oncology in the bush.
so I have completed the axillary clearence and hopefully will get the drain out tomorrow. The oncology dept just rang and I have my first appointment at Orange base with Dr Lauren Bradbury on the 5/03...
Dear @jan61,
Agree, get in touch with your breast care nurse ASAP. You may be able to discuss what the treatment options are likely to be before you see the Oncologist. I live near Dubbo, and was able to have chemotherapy in Dubbo, followed by radiotherapy at Orange. My breast care nurse was wonderful, giving me information and support. She also helped me get support from CanAssist (fuel voucher) when I was travelling to Orange, and get help from IPTAS (Isolated Patients Travel Accomodation Support). I stayed at the Western Cancer Care Lodge during the week. It was wonderful! Keep in touch and best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW
Agree, get in touch with your breast care nurse ASAP. You may be able to discuss what the treatment options are likely to be before you see the Oncologist. I live near Dubbo, and was able to have chemotherapy in Dubbo, followed by radiotherapy at Orange. My breast care nurse was wonderful, giving me information and support. She also helped me get support from CanAssist (fuel voucher) when I was travelling to Orange, and get help from IPTAS (Isolated Patients Travel Accomodation Support). I stayed at the Western Cancer Care Lodge during the week. It was wonderful! Keep in touch and best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW