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Hi all. This is my first post here. Diagnosed with DCIS and invasive in early June, had left lumpectomy, re-excision then mastectomy. Now started 20 wks of chemo (8 wks AC then 12 wks Taxol). It has...
Welcome to the blog, @Natjess - so sorry to see you here, but you're in the right place for support from those who've 'been there', so we 'get it'. Throw any questions at us that you like - there are no silly questions xx
You'll make new friends on the forum - where abouts do you live - town/city?) If you pop it into your Profile, we may have members nearby who you could 'hook up with' for a chat & a coffee (now that covid restrictions have eased .... but still safe distancing ...)
Sadly, many of us have been disappointed with some friends & family in their lack of support or insensitive comments - as Julie says - some feel so confronted, they don't know what to say, so say nothing - which is even worse. Even by actions, cooking a meal & dropping it off, they could have 'helped' .... but don't .... it hurts.
Look after YOU in the mean time, be kind to yourself - it may take a little while to get back to the things you used to love doing ..... but try & get back to them, as they will keep you busy & take your mind away to 'better areas'. This disease mucks with your brain even more than your body, I reckon xx. Ring the Helpline here for a chat, if you find yourself getting really sad .... 1800 500 258
Check out this post with lots of info on other areas of the forum that you may like to explore - funny bits, gardens, art & craft & more ..... There is also a link to some 'tick boxes' that you can print off (down the bottom) for helping with your ongoing team appointments .....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care xx. All the best for your chemo next week - if you are still feeling OK 'now' .... hopefully you'll be one of the ones that doesn't have the worse side effects!! xx
You'll make new friends on the forum - where abouts do you live - town/city?) If you pop it into your Profile, we may have members nearby who you could 'hook up with' for a chat & a coffee (now that covid restrictions have eased .... but still safe distancing ...)
Sadly, many of us have been disappointed with some friends & family in their lack of support or insensitive comments - as Julie says - some feel so confronted, they don't know what to say, so say nothing - which is even worse. Even by actions, cooking a meal & dropping it off, they could have 'helped' .... but don't .... it hurts.
Look after YOU in the mean time, be kind to yourself - it may take a little while to get back to the things you used to love doing ..... but try & get back to them, as they will keep you busy & take your mind away to 'better areas'. This disease mucks with your brain even more than your body, I reckon xx. Ring the Helpline here for a chat, if you find yourself getting really sad .... 1800 500 258
Check out this post with lots of info on other areas of the forum that you may like to explore - funny bits, gardens, art & craft & more ..... There is also a link to some 'tick boxes' that you can print off (down the bottom) for helping with your ongoing team appointments .....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care xx. All the best for your chemo next week - if you are still feeling OK 'now' .... hopefully you'll be one of the ones that doesn't have the worse side effects!! xx