Shock is settling
it’s been two weeks since my diagnosis. I live in regional coastal NSW and I’m going to start here by being very grateful for the speed of testing and action down here. Unexpected really. I found a ...
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Sorry to see you join us here, @Beatha ... all the best for your ongoing scans & treatments. xx
Living in a regional town, you may well qualify for fuel and accommodation rebates if you have to travel to your appointments/surgery. We have a private group here that you can join - we try to keep up to date with any changes in the various states' Travel Schemes.
Click here, Living in Regional, Rural and Remote areas & join.
Here is an external link to the most recent info on all states Travel Schemes - some cover taxi fares too, if private cars aren't available ....
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2024.pdf
Yep, take one day at a time, one hour if needed. Lots of deep breaths are needed too ..... stay away from Dr Google & ask your Medical Team and Breast Care Nurse the important questions .... or us.
This link has lots of good info on the Forum - including what to take to hospital with you and some other 'off topic' threads that you might like to take part in ;)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best xx
Living in a regional town, you may well qualify for fuel and accommodation rebates if you have to travel to your appointments/surgery. We have a private group here that you can join - we try to keep up to date with any changes in the various states' Travel Schemes.
Click here, Living in Regional, Rural and Remote areas & join.
Here is an external link to the most recent info on all states Travel Schemes - some cover taxi fares too, if private cars aren't available ....
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/sites/default/files/publications/pats-fact-sheet-and-guide-2024.pdf
Yep, take one day at a time, one hour if needed. Lots of deep breaths are needed too ..... stay away from Dr Google & ask your Medical Team and Breast Care Nurse the important questions .... or us.
This link has lots of good info on the Forum - including what to take to hospital with you and some other 'off topic' threads that you might like to take part in ;)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
take care & all the best xx