New city, New diagnosis, Looking for support
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed with MBC (to bone) about 4 weeks ago. I was initially diagnosed at 36 with IDC. It was a difficult time as my daughter was only 5yrs and my son w...
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I am So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, @SunnyB - we have some wonderful members in Canberra who may jump on - if you add your town to your 'profile' it will show on your post. Canberra has some quite innovative things going on re BC - including a Fly FIshing weekend (if you are into fishing or want to try something new if you are up to it - they supply all the gear & teach you how to use it!)
BCNA has a Young Woman's group and Mets group that are 'closed' (posts are not made public) so anything can be discussed openly. I'll ask @Giovanna_BCNA to arrange in invite to both groups.
Yes, a sad fact is that some family & buddies almost think it may be catchy - so stay away - or they are afraid of saying the wrong thing, so just say nothing, which really hurts.
Good on you for continuing your work - it keeps your body & mind active.
I am sure that Canteen would have a branch in Canberra - to help your kids thru - with weekends away & activities - altho reading it - surprised it is only for older kids 12-25. They may know of other groups that may help your kids xx
https://www.canteen.org.au/
Bosom Buddies has a few gatherings - not sure if they'd be MBC - but I am sure they'd let you know who to contact
https://bosombuddies.org.au/
ACT Cancer has quite a few options - including a kids helpline
https://actcancer.org/information-and-support/publications/cancer-services-directory/emotional-support/
If you want a laugh - we have a couple of 'funny threads'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/178213#Comment_178213
If you want some inspiration, we have some 'Wise Words'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/20854/wise-words#latest
Take care - sending some cyber hugs to you now xxx
BCNA has a Young Woman's group and Mets group that are 'closed' (posts are not made public) so anything can be discussed openly. I'll ask @Giovanna_BCNA to arrange in invite to both groups.
Yes, a sad fact is that some family & buddies almost think it may be catchy - so stay away - or they are afraid of saying the wrong thing, so just say nothing, which really hurts.
Good on you for continuing your work - it keeps your body & mind active.
I am sure that Canteen would have a branch in Canberra - to help your kids thru - with weekends away & activities - altho reading it - surprised it is only for older kids 12-25. They may know of other groups that may help your kids xx
https://www.canteen.org.au/
Bosom Buddies has a few gatherings - not sure if they'd be MBC - but I am sure they'd let you know who to contact
https://bosombuddies.org.au/
ACT Cancer has quite a few options - including a kids helpline
https://actcancer.org/information-and-support/publications/cancer-services-directory/emotional-support/
If you want a laugh - we have a couple of 'funny threads'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/178213#Comment_178213
If you want some inspiration, we have some 'Wise Words'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/20854/wise-words#latest
Take care - sending some cyber hugs to you now xxx