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 Welcome aboard!! I too am an SA girl. I live in the country but had surgery, rad & everything else that goes with it, in Adelaide. My in-laws actually live very close to you!!
I had surgery in St Andrews & rad at Calvary Central Districts & I cant speak more highly of them both.
I also had my diagnosis following my very first mammo & yes, it is a huge shock. I had DCIS that was caught early but it was aggressive so I thank god that I visited the mobile van that year & got it done.
You have been given wonderful advice above my the other beautiful SA ladies. As for me, the SA help I received was from a McGrath nurse. I also used the Cancer Council SA phone line & undertook a program with them following my treatment called "Healthy Living After Cancer". Following on from the Adelaide BCNA conference a few months ago, I learnt of a wonderful business called Life Cancer Care situated at the Tennyson Centre. They offer
Good luck with it all & keep in touch. Wishing you love & strength xx
I had surgery in St Andrews & rad at Calvary Central Districts & I cant speak more highly of them both.
I also had my diagnosis following my very first mammo & yes, it is a huge shock. I had DCIS that was caught early but it was aggressive so I thank god that I visited the mobile van that year & got it done.
You have been given wonderful advice above my the other beautiful SA ladies. As for me, the SA help I received was from a McGrath nurse. I also used the Cancer Council SA phone line & undertook a program with them following my treatment called "Healthy Living After Cancer". Following on from the Adelaide BCNA conference a few months ago, I learnt of a wonderful business called Life Cancer Care situated at the Tennyson Centre. They offer
Support services include Exercise Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Speech Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry and Pain Management
I have recently contacted them & booked in for an initial lymphoma test to ensure I get myself monitored for any early signs. They have everything under the one roof to help you through every stage of treatment, during & after.Good luck with it all & keep in touch. Wishing you love & strength xx