What a Whirlwind!
Out of sheer luck I found a suspicious lump on my right breast in early June 2023. I didn’t think much of it, but thought I should have it looked at (as a friend of mine had breast cancer at 23). All...
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I am sorry for your diagnosis. Such a shock. The good news is that you found it. Do you know what stage your BC is? Chemo may not be as bad as you expect, everyone is very different. And you cannot predict how you will be. I was very lucky and had no nausea. I had side effects, but they were all manageable. I had EC and the Paclitaxol. I used the cold cap, and kept most of my hair. You may want to consider using your Income Protection Insurance. You may have it included in your superannuation. It would make it possible to take longer off works and save some of your sick leave for the future. It can also supplement your pay, while you work less hours, easing back to work. Do you know if you will have Radiotherapy?
Great news that you are freezing your eggs, very wise.
I am from Adelaide, but I am now 65. ( 61 on diagnosis)
As someone has said there is a Young Women's Group, within this Online Forum.
There is also a Facebook group - Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group Chat Room.
They have some lunches and morning teas.
Good luck with all of your treatment. Ask anything you want.
Great news that you are freezing your eggs, very wise.
I am from Adelaide, but I am now 65. ( 61 on diagnosis)
As someone has said there is a Young Women's Group, within this Online Forum.
There is also a Facebook group - Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group Chat Room.
They have some lunches and morning teas.
Good luck with all of your treatment. Ask anything you want.