The waiting game...
Hi everyone, I'm currently on a bit of a waiting game so thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new to this club that none of us wanted to be a part of! I was diagnosed with "locally advanced mul...
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Welcome to the group, @Gemini78. .... so sorry to see you join our select little group xx. It is a whirlwind of emotions & a bit of a treadmill to start off with ... go here, do this, go there, do that .... but it is all collecting information for the best plan of attack, in your case. I hope you recover from your flu fully, so that it doesn't impede your progress.
Yes, the waiting definitely sucks. All the best with your appointment on July 1. Consider taking a trusted friend/relative with you, as both physical and emotional back up .... and an extra set of ears!! Also consider recording all your early meetings, as it is easy to miss bits, as you ponder (or write down) something they'd just mentioned!
I didn't go thru Flinders Public, but one other member was very happy with their treatment there .... and I can only imagine you'll get the best treatment too. I went private for my surgery (coming off the Xmas holidays, I wanted it done 'then & there') and then went public for Oncology radiation & medical oncology for tablets. I have nothing but praise for everyone I've had treatments with.
Jump onto this thread, to read up on what to take to hospital, maybe cook up some meals & freeze them now, so that you have them 'ready to go' when you come home ..... also there is a lot of 'off topic' threads you may like to check out too - re pets, gardens, art & craft, even cooking & 'funnies' ... as we all need a giggle at some stage or another!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Take care and all the best.
Try & keep as busy as you can in between appointments (I went fishing virtually every day, to help pass the time! It is my 'safe spot'!)
Yes, the waiting definitely sucks. All the best with your appointment on July 1. Consider taking a trusted friend/relative with you, as both physical and emotional back up .... and an extra set of ears!! Also consider recording all your early meetings, as it is easy to miss bits, as you ponder (or write down) something they'd just mentioned!
I didn't go thru Flinders Public, but one other member was very happy with their treatment there .... and I can only imagine you'll get the best treatment too. I went private for my surgery (coming off the Xmas holidays, I wanted it done 'then & there') and then went public for Oncology radiation & medical oncology for tablets. I have nothing but praise for everyone I've had treatments with.
Jump onto this thread, to read up on what to take to hospital, maybe cook up some meals & freeze them now, so that you have them 'ready to go' when you come home ..... also there is a lot of 'off topic' threads you may like to check out too - re pets, gardens, art & craft, even cooking & 'funnies' ... as we all need a giggle at some stage or another!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-new-online-network-members#latest
Take care and all the best.
Try & keep as busy as you can in between appointments (I went fishing virtually every day, to help pass the time! It is my 'safe spot'!)