Two months after finding the lump
Hi BCNA community, Today is exactly two months since 14 June 2018, the day I found the lump in my right breast that changed everything. I thought it was as good a reason as any to introduce myself...
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@Emim - all the best for your ongoing treatment - it sounds like you have a pretty good handle on it! What a gorgeous kitty cat .... great for cuddles.
Yes, getting it 'done' immediately can often have it's own 'unexpected' costs. I started a thread a while back about 'gaps' - as I also have been a bit 'stung' by different procedures, tho it was 'sort of' explained to me (even tho paying top private Medical Benefits ... including my pathology costs, FFS!)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18935/no-gap-providers-in-each-state-who-doesnt-charge-out-of-pocket-expenses#latest
I saw in one of the weekend papers that an APP may be available to search out surgeons in Australia who DON'T charge above the 'gap' - I'll see if I can find it again.
If you are able to take off as much time from work as you can - that will be a bonus for you - and reduce stress. Sadly, It doesn't take much to add stress to an already stressful situation! :( I was lucky & skipped the Chemo side of things - I had the Breast Conserving surgery (incorporating reconstruction of the tumour area) and then had 4 weeks daily radiation & am now on hormone tablets for 5 years.
Like you, I had a terrific GP (but sadly, she has now relocated to Victoria! :( So I have to now decide on a replacement.) She was wonderful & helped keep me sane!
Just keep doing what you love doing, so long as you are up to it ..... tell us about it, so we can enjoy it thru you. I love kayak fishing & playing Ukulele .... both keep me quite busy - which I think is part of the plan for helping us thru this shitty course of events!
Take care, know that we are here to help you with any query that may enter your head ....
Yes, getting it 'done' immediately can often have it's own 'unexpected' costs. I started a thread a while back about 'gaps' - as I also have been a bit 'stung' by different procedures, tho it was 'sort of' explained to me (even tho paying top private Medical Benefits ... including my pathology costs, FFS!)
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18935/no-gap-providers-in-each-state-who-doesnt-charge-out-of-pocket-expenses#latest
I saw in one of the weekend papers that an APP may be available to search out surgeons in Australia who DON'T charge above the 'gap' - I'll see if I can find it again.
If you are able to take off as much time from work as you can - that will be a bonus for you - and reduce stress. Sadly, It doesn't take much to add stress to an already stressful situation! :( I was lucky & skipped the Chemo side of things - I had the Breast Conserving surgery (incorporating reconstruction of the tumour area) and then had 4 weeks daily radiation & am now on hormone tablets for 5 years.
Like you, I had a terrific GP (but sadly, she has now relocated to Victoria! :( So I have to now decide on a replacement.) She was wonderful & helped keep me sane!
Just keep doing what you love doing, so long as you are up to it ..... tell us about it, so we can enjoy it thru you. I love kayak fishing & playing Ukulele .... both keep me quite busy - which I think is part of the plan for helping us thru this shitty course of events!
Take care, know that we are here to help you with any query that may enter your head ....
Take care xxx