Recent diagnosis and new to the group
Good afternoon. My name is Jenny and I was diagnosed with Grade 2 cancer in my right breast on the 17 April. I had lumpectomy surgery on 4 May and a PET/CT scan last week as cancer cells were detect...
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Hi @Madimack, So sorry to see you join our select little group and glad that you've found us. I was lucky & dodged the chemo bullet, having lumpectomy, Rads & still on the Tabs. Yes, it is a real roller coaster ride, so well done on feeling OK with it all xx
Congrats on getting thru your surgery and I wish you all the best with your upcoming chemo. I nursed my husband thru his chemo - Drinking lots of water after each infusion helps 'clear it' from your body. Not everyone loses their hair - so maybe ask your Medical Onc about a cold cap ... it has reduced hair loss with some members. (Tho it may be a tad uncomfortable in Winter?) Taking rests if/when you need them, eat whatever you like, WHEN you like (it may not fit into regular meal times ...). If you start cooking up some of your favourite dishes now & freeze them in meal size portions, it may make
it easier on those days you just can't be bothered cooking. xx. I hope you have good family & friends supporting you xx
Consider recording all your team meetings, so that you have 'back up' - as it is easy to miss bits when you are still pondering what has just been said. Also take a trusted friend/relative with you as physical support & an extra set of ears ;)
Feel free to jump onto this thread that has a lot of 'general' info on the Forum - and some 'off topic' threads that you may like to check out, if you have pets, a nice garden or are into art & craft xx. We also have some funny threads too (we all need a laugh now & then!) At the bottom of the main thread are some 'tick sheets' for self assessing how you are going, physically and mentally! Sometimes it is easier to tick or write things down than to talk about it .... and if you feel a bit 'down' and want someone to physically Talk to .... jump onto our Helpline (Mon-Fri, Office Hours) on 1800 500 258
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Terrific that @GinGin will be in Hervey Bay in July - you might be able to catch up for a coffee & a chat! I am sure we have other members up that way too xx
Take care and all the best xx
Congrats on getting thru your surgery and I wish you all the best with your upcoming chemo. I nursed my husband thru his chemo - Drinking lots of water after each infusion helps 'clear it' from your body. Not everyone loses their hair - so maybe ask your Medical Onc about a cold cap ... it has reduced hair loss with some members. (Tho it may be a tad uncomfortable in Winter?) Taking rests if/when you need them, eat whatever you like, WHEN you like (it may not fit into regular meal times ...). If you start cooking up some of your favourite dishes now & freeze them in meal size portions, it may make
it easier on those days you just can't be bothered cooking. xx. I hope you have good family & friends supporting you xx
Consider recording all your team meetings, so that you have 'back up' - as it is easy to miss bits when you are still pondering what has just been said. Also take a trusted friend/relative with you as physical support & an extra set of ears ;)
Feel free to jump onto this thread that has a lot of 'general' info on the Forum - and some 'off topic' threads that you may like to check out, if you have pets, a nice garden or are into art & craft xx. We also have some funny threads too (we all need a laugh now & then!) At the bottom of the main thread are some 'tick sheets' for self assessing how you are going, physically and mentally! Sometimes it is easier to tick or write things down than to talk about it .... and if you feel a bit 'down' and want someone to physically Talk to .... jump onto our Helpline (Mon-Fri, Office Hours) on 1800 500 258
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Terrific that @GinGin will be in Hervey Bay in July - you might be able to catch up for a coffee & a chat! I am sure we have other members up that way too xx
Take care and all the best xx