So sorry to see you joining us here @BC1958 - and after advocating for yourself for so long too - before the biopsy was done :( It is an absolute roller coaster ride - and your emotions can vary from sadness thru to distress, even anger .....
If you find yourself feeling sad or overwhelmed, your GP should be able to point you to a psychologist to give you some 'coping' mechanisms (or ring our helpline on 1800 500 258 Mon-Fri.) ......
Listening to Charlotte Tottman's Podcasts on going thru BC may be of interest too - she is a Psychologist who was diagnosed with BC about 5 years ago & had a double mastectomy .... so she knows EXACTLY what we've all been thru! Here is Series One (and continue watching/listening to Series 2 as well)
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/bcna-resources/podcasts/charlotte-tottman-podcast-series-season-1-episode-1/You can put your 'general area' in your profile - I wouldn't be surprised if we have members there, who may know different services available to you xx
Being regional - you can also access assistance with your fuel & accommodation for when you have to travel for your treatments/surgery ..... we have a private 'regional/rural/remote group' where we share the latest updates of information re each state .... so feel free to jump on & join! (click on the groups in the blue banner up the top.)
You may also like to join the Reconstruction group, where you can chat privately with other members who have had reconstruction ... and maybe give you some tips ...
Jump onto this thread too, with lots of 'other stuff' on the forum - you can show off your garden, pets, art & craft & other bits & we even manage to have a laugh too ... There are also tips on what to take to hospital with you & also some tick sheets down the bottom for self assessing how you are going ......
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latesttake care & all the best with your chemo xx. You may start to feel a bit 'weary' on about Day 3 (after your chemo) .... you'll notice a pattern after a while. Make sure you keep those meds 'up to it' ... and drink lots of water after the chemo too, to help 'flush it out' a bit quicker. Just eat what you can, when you can, sleep when you need to & just look after yourself xx
