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The toll of tests, diagnosis and treatments
Hi, About a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. You deal with the shock of the diagnosis with the goal posts kept changing as a result of further testing needed, which for me resulted in a...
Hi Julie _D60,
I can relate to much of what you said.
I too was on HRT at time of diagnosis. Luckily my hot flushes did not return too badly.
I was one of the lucky ones.
Firstly was finding the cancer myself, as I wasn't due for 2 yrly mammogram for another 15months.
I was also lucky that I did not suffer any serious side effects of Chemo (no nausea at all) or Radiotherapy.
I was fortunate to have Income Protection Insurance in my Superannuation, which I used.
So I suggest that you check to see if you have this. So many people I talk to, do not know that they do have it.
All the best. Let us know how you go, and which treatments you are going to have
I can relate to much of what you said.
I too was on HRT at time of diagnosis. Luckily my hot flushes did not return too badly.
I was one of the lucky ones.
Firstly was finding the cancer myself, as I wasn't due for 2 yrly mammogram for another 15months.
I was also lucky that I did not suffer any serious side effects of Chemo (no nausea at all) or Radiotherapy.
I was fortunate to have Income Protection Insurance in my Superannuation, which I used.
So I suggest that you check to see if you have this. So many people I talk to, do not know that they do have it.
All the best. Let us know how you go, and which treatments you are going to have