Recently diagnosed - Finally reaching out.
Hi friends I was diagnosed at the end of September after my first ever mammogram. I had turned 50 in August & thought I had better have it done. What a shock it was. My tumour was 6cm & I had cancer...
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@Dizee I too am a fellow adelaidean and nearly 3 years post diagnosis, lumpectomy and radiation. I can’t help re chemotherapy but can provide bits and pieces of information that might help.
I think you closest support group might be this one according to Cancer Council SA website.
I think you closest support group might be this one according to Cancer Council SA website.
| Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group | Adelaide metropolitan area | A friendship group for women (and their loved ones) whose lives are affected by early or secondary breast cancer. We meet regularly across the Adelaide metropolitan area. New members are encouraged to make contact for details. Contact: Dianne Radloff 0402 233 329 or dianneradloff@gmail.com There is much available in the community to support those undergoing cancer treatment including breast cancer. 1.There is the Otis foundation providing free holidays in non peak times to give families a break. 2. There is a hair and makeup seminar including wigs information called Look good Feel Better.It is free and you are provided great advice , a bag of top notch cosmetics matched to your complexion as well as a chance to meet others undergoing treatment. 3. The best thing for me was Encore the free 6 week hydrotherapy course put on by the YWCA for breast cancer people and there is a course not far from you. It also provide practical information eg swimwear , lymphodema , Otis. Bras etc plus a chance to meet others .Some people find it beneficial during chemo too. 4. Cancer council were great too arranging quickly a phone hookup with a past breast cancer lady who was excellent at a low point before I found my feet. It is tough when treatment all ends as we are expected to pick up our lives as before yet we are now different and unsure so it is important to have the reassurance we are not alone and to know that others are back enjoying their lives. I also recommend strongly staying on the blog and participating .There are some wonderful people on here who can guide you as well as share thoughts and ideas with.The blog is up 24/7 as usually there will be someone online even in the middle of the night - there’s group of lovely people called nighthowls who have trouble sleeping at times.Also Christmas is coming up and it’s often difficult to get medical attention unless an emergency for a time but the lovelies on here are usually checking in here and are available to help.PS We also have some great chats and laughs - you are safe amongst friends who get it.I guess it’s odd to say but welcome. |