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SarahS
7 years agoMember
How can psychologists help?
Hey everyone, I am new to this community but I am eager to learn more. I am a provisional psychologist in Melbourne interested in helping people cope with the emotional difficulties that come with ca...
iserbrown
7 years agoMember
@SarahS
As mentioned already
our diagnosis has the same title Breast Cancer but that's it. All individual tailored treatments.
I haven't had a need for a Psychologist.
When I was diagnosed it was through a recall with Breastscreen Victoria. It was a busy recall, lots of women, and the minute we arrived we were put with a Counsellor.
My breast surgeon that I met through Breastscreen had two Breastcare Nurses to look after me.
After being on the forum for some time I have come to realise that my diagnosis path was clearer than some.
Best wishes with your research
As mentioned already
our diagnosis has the same title Breast Cancer but that's it. All individual tailored treatments.
I haven't had a need for a Psychologist.
When I was diagnosed it was through a recall with Breastscreen Victoria. It was a busy recall, lots of women, and the minute we arrived we were put with a Counsellor.
My breast surgeon that I met through Breastscreen had two Breastcare Nurses to look after me.
After being on the forum for some time I have come to realise that my diagnosis path was clearer than some.
Best wishes with your research