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Waiting for Surgery
Hi I been diagnosed with a 3.5cm invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 a month and a half ago. I had a biopsy, as well as a ct scan which confirmed it hadn't spread beyond the breast. I was sent to our...
SO Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, @Kelly1966 - I hope you can get a better idea of your surgery plan VERY soon.
As @Irb_03 has mentioned BCNA has a wonderful kit available to you, including a diary & other booklets that help you explain your situation to your family & friends ... they are tremendous
http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/for_individuals/applying-for-travel-assistance
Port Macquarie has a VERY reputable Cancer clinic with accommodation attached for family as well ..... I stayed there post op for my radiation for the 4 weeks at VERY reasonable cost!
http://www.rotarylodge.com.au
All the best for your ongoing treatment .... if you have ANY questions - just put them here - and you'll get top info from those who've been there before xx
As @Irb_03 has mentioned BCNA has a wonderful kit available to you, including a diary & other booklets that help you explain your situation to your family & friends ... they are tremendous
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
The wait is ALWAYS horrible - what town/area are you? Do you have easy access to major city hospitals in NSW? If travelling from out of town, you will be able to claim 'petrol money' if living 100k+ from your treatment.http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/for_individuals/applying-for-travel-assistance
Port Macquarie has a VERY reputable Cancer clinic with accommodation attached for family as well ..... I stayed there post op for my radiation for the 4 weeks at VERY reasonable cost!
http://www.rotarylodge.com.au
All the best for your ongoing treatment .... if you have ANY questions - just put them here - and you'll get top info from those who've been there before xx