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Liver mets & struggling
Two weeks ago I found out that my BC has metastasised to my liver, with multiple mets, the largest being 111mm in diameter. I was initially diagnosed with Stage 3 BC cancer in February 2015 and had a...
Hi @Lynne48 I'm sorry to hear of your new diagnosis and I myself are the main money earner in our family and we struggled during treatment so I would imagine I would be having a lot of the concerns you have.
Things you could look at...accessing your super earlier if needed to provide an income. My life insurance had a trauma component which meant I could get half out and I paid out my morgtatge with it. Made a huge difference.
As time goes on can you consider downsizing your home to reduce financial burden.
Taxol does a fantastic job at shrinking tumours so I hope you respond quickly to it and have ninimal side effects. I had weekly and was miserable but many many women have less issues with it snd work and feel fine. At least with 3 weekly you'll have a break which is good.
I'm sure other ladies will reach out to you who have gone down this path. We are hear to listen and help anyway we can. Kath x
Things you could look at...accessing your super earlier if needed to provide an income. My life insurance had a trauma component which meant I could get half out and I paid out my morgtatge with it. Made a huge difference.
As time goes on can you consider downsizing your home to reduce financial burden.
Taxol does a fantastic job at shrinking tumours so I hope you respond quickly to it and have ninimal side effects. I had weekly and was miserable but many many women have less issues with it snd work and feel fine. At least with 3 weekly you'll have a break which is good.
I'm sure other ladies will reach out to you who have gone down this path. We are hear to listen and help anyway we can. Kath x