Point of diagnosis

Thank you so much for your interesting replies, sharing both the good and the not so good experiences. I have just read Annie C's reply and honestly, doesn't her story go to your heart. Annie C I wish I could give you a big hug. Your story certainly puts things into perspective. I  didn't see a BCN until the day after surgery.  She has a huge geographical area to cover and they can only do so much but the McGrath Foundation girls are Angels. There must be many like you Annie C in remote areas suffering a myriad of illnesses facing the same problems. There does seem to be a gap that people can fall into at the time of diagnosis. But for people like Annie C couldn't there be, or maybe there are in some places, accommodation in the city for people from remote areas. A bit like a Ronald McDonald house.  Thank you Annie C for sharing your experience, it was very brave of you. Mr Cancer does not have to come back. True that  it's possible, but our lives would be a misery if we waited for it. Hopefully you can get comfort and inspiration from this forum. There are so many helpful topics. There are maybe other more knowledgeable people on this forum that may be able to help you find support in your area. Maybe you could start a support group yourself for your area. Who knows. Even just meeting for a regular morning tea could give much needed support. I wish everyone who answered