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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Thanks for the suggestions and thoughts about work. I have been in two minds about it as it has been such a big part of my life. After a flurry of medical appointments I have a bit of a break now until chemo start next Friday (which I know is not far away at all) and I have felt a bit at a loose end. As you have said @arpie that it may be best not to, to avoid adding stress to an already stressful situation. I had a dream about going back to work and there were all these problems there that I really didn't want to deal with- I think it was my brain's way of telling me not to do it just yet. I now want to use this time before chemo to be kind to myself - to exercise, rest, read and spend time with family and friends while I feel well.
@arpie I really wasn't given much information about how much it would all cost and mostly just got bills at the end. My GP and oncologist asked for some scans to be bulk billed, which has helped. I will check out your discussion. I haven't been given any information about whether I have to pay anything for chemo. This article from July explains that until recently patients in the ACT had to pay, but that it was going to change soon. I will find out for sure. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/act-cancer-patients-have-been-slugged-with-an-unfair-fee-until-now-20180626-p4znr8.html
Thanks @kiwi angel @kmakm @Sister @Stork @j9k and @arpie for your comments about our beautiful kitty Percy. He is such an affectionate, loving boy, and our other really good with him (now). He is very active and full of energy and needs lots of play time which is a good distraction. Getting a new kitten during this difficult time was the best thing we have done. My partner especially adores cats, and it is helping him while he is supporting me.
My mum and I are going to go and check out a shop that has headwear for cancer patients later today. I hope I find some things that I like that will help me feel less self conscious if/when I lose my hair.
@arpie I really wasn't given much information about how much it would all cost and mostly just got bills at the end. My GP and oncologist asked for some scans to be bulk billed, which has helped. I will check out your discussion. I haven't been given any information about whether I have to pay anything for chemo. This article from July explains that until recently patients in the ACT had to pay, but that it was going to change soon. I will find out for sure. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/act-cancer-patients-have-been-slugged-with-an-unfair-fee-until-now-20180626-p4znr8.html
Thanks @kiwi angel @kmakm @Sister @Stork @j9k and @arpie for your comments about our beautiful kitty Percy. He is such an affectionate, loving boy, and our other really good with him (now). He is very active and full of energy and needs lots of play time which is a good distraction. Getting a new kitten during this difficult time was the best thing we have done. My partner especially adores cats, and it is helping him while he is supporting me.
My mum and I are going to go and check out a shop that has headwear for cancer patients later today. I hope I find some things that I like that will help me feel less self conscious if/when I lose my hair.