Rural surgeon vs city surgeon
Hi ,Newly diaganosis Friday the 13th DCIS, very scared and anxious, what’s people’s thoughts on surgeons in rural areas or should I go to Sydney , from western NSW
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Hi @Rachelvill
So Sorry to see you here - but we will do our best to help allay your fears & give you tips & advice if & when needed xxx You can do this. I was in your shoes 2 years ago - tho my diagnosis wasn't confirmed til Jan 5th ..... Put up any questions that you can think of!! xx
Yes, I can well remember my fears & it is all totally normal & to be expected - However, I was amazed at how everything felt 'so much better' after my surgery was done - and I was lucky enough to have a lumpectomy & no massive scarring, then radiation & tablets. Once you've had your surgery & received your pathology - your immediate plan for the next 6 months will become very clear.
I am also rural, being mid north coast .... and my GP immediately gave me the names of 2 surgeons in Sydney. I also had close family in Sydney as well, so was able to convalesce with them for a few days after the surgery, whereas I had no family 'at home' other than my husband (who has mod/severe dementia.) So the break in Sydney staying with my brother & wife was invaluable to me - plus I had the followup appt with my surgeon the week after as well. We stay with them most times we go down, staying with another brother as well at other times.
If you put your town name in your 'profile', we may have members there who can let you know of services already available in your town - or already be familiar with surgeons in or near the town.
You may have excellent surgeons in your home town - have you been given the name of a Breast Cancer Nurse in your area yet? They may be able to guide you in that area as well. Go here & see who is closest to your town
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/get-support/find-a-nurse/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItfOIjMy55gIVASUrCh1WlQ_CEAAYASAAEgJJGfD_BwE
(this is just a photo of where some McGrath Breast Care Nurses are in NSW)
All the best xxx take care xxx
So Sorry to see you here - but we will do our best to help allay your fears & give you tips & advice if & when needed xxx You can do this. I was in your shoes 2 years ago - tho my diagnosis wasn't confirmed til Jan 5th ..... Put up any questions that you can think of!! xx
Yes, I can well remember my fears & it is all totally normal & to be expected - However, I was amazed at how everything felt 'so much better' after my surgery was done - and I was lucky enough to have a lumpectomy & no massive scarring, then radiation & tablets. Once you've had your surgery & received your pathology - your immediate plan for the next 6 months will become very clear.
I am also rural, being mid north coast .... and my GP immediately gave me the names of 2 surgeons in Sydney. I also had close family in Sydney as well, so was able to convalesce with them for a few days after the surgery, whereas I had no family 'at home' other than my husband (who has mod/severe dementia.) So the break in Sydney staying with my brother & wife was invaluable to me - plus I had the followup appt with my surgeon the week after as well. We stay with them most times we go down, staying with another brother as well at other times.
If you put your town name in your 'profile', we may have members there who can let you know of services already available in your town - or already be familiar with surgeons in or near the town.
You may have excellent surgeons in your home town - have you been given the name of a Breast Cancer Nurse in your area yet? They may be able to guide you in that area as well. Go here & see who is closest to your town
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/get-support/find-a-nurse/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItfOIjMy55gIVASUrCh1WlQ_CEAAYASAAEgJJGfD_BwE
(this is just a photo of where some McGrath Breast Care Nurses are in NSW)
All the best xxx take care xxx