Return to work - physical hardship
Hello all, This is my first time writing here and I am feeling overwhelmed and desperate for some consolation. I don’t know who to turn to because the ‘Non cancer ‘ family and friends around me ...
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@Sabran65 - the ladies have pretty well covered it all, I reckon - and they are right - be kind to yourself. You can't be expected to maintain the same routine & level of work as before your treatment. It will take time & you need to gradually get back into it.
Whereabouts are you? (Town/City?) Our members may be able to point you towards some local facilities that may assist you. You can add it to your 'profile' too.
Also - have a look at the Otis Foundation Website - they have access to many 'Holiday Homes' that people only use for a few weeks of the year - and the owners have kindly made their Holiday House available to Breast Cancer patients for a 'holiday' at no fee (other than getting there & providing your own food.) Everything else is covered - bedding, towels - everything.
Victoria have 10 locations, NSW 9, Qld 6, Sth Australia 4, NT 1, WA 2 and I believe Tasmania has 1 coming available soon.
https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/directory
I had a break in the Snowy Mountains in April - and it was just wonderful! It sounds like you may well benefit from a break away! You can take family members or friends with you - I took my brother & sister in law. They loved it too.
All the best - I hope you can find a happy 'medium' - working from home sounds a terrific option!! Yes - we may 'think' we are ready to face the world after our active treatment finishes - but it really isn't 'that easy'. Take care xx
Whereabouts are you? (Town/City?) Our members may be able to point you towards some local facilities that may assist you. You can add it to your 'profile' too.
Also - have a look at the Otis Foundation Website - they have access to many 'Holiday Homes' that people only use for a few weeks of the year - and the owners have kindly made their Holiday House available to Breast Cancer patients for a 'holiday' at no fee (other than getting there & providing your own food.) Everything else is covered - bedding, towels - everything.
Victoria have 10 locations, NSW 9, Qld 6, Sth Australia 4, NT 1, WA 2 and I believe Tasmania has 1 coming available soon.
https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/directory
I had a break in the Snowy Mountains in April - and it was just wonderful! It sounds like you may well benefit from a break away! You can take family members or friends with you - I took my brother & sister in law. They loved it too.
All the best - I hope you can find a happy 'medium' - working from home sounds a terrific option!! Yes - we may 'think' we are ready to face the world after our active treatment finishes - but it really isn't 'that easy'. Take care xx