Struggling
Hi ladies, away with my family spending some quality time but last 24 hours been so emotional and stressed, was diagnosed with TNBC early Dec, having 4 rounds of chemo, 16 rounds of taxol and then sur...
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@CarrieP So sorry to hear your story & sending a BIG gentle, virtual hug your way! I hope you have gone back to see your GP/specialist about your concerns. Great advice by everyone above & I also agree that noone will think you are wasting their time by going back to get physically checked out.
Have you got a breast care nurse? I found that my McGrath BC nurse was always there to answer my "stupid questions" or ones that I forgot to ask my surgeon/GP. You can always ring/email them to ask for advice & also Cancer Council helpline.
I learnt early on through my treatment, that although I had a great team around me, sometimes I had to take the first step & be in control of my own health by asking for extra tests etc. so you shouldnt feel like a nuisance if you ever need to return to a specialist to get them to check you out.
I also got genetically tested for the bracca gene upon advice from my surgeon & luckily my result was negative. The result of this test did impact on my future direction of treatment so Im glad I got it done.
I hope you are finding the support you need from friends & family too or others from a local cancer support group. We are all here too & this forum will give you lots of advice & support whenever you need it.
Wishing you love & strength xx
Have you got a breast care nurse? I found that my McGrath BC nurse was always there to answer my "stupid questions" or ones that I forgot to ask my surgeon/GP. You can always ring/email them to ask for advice & also Cancer Council helpline.
I learnt early on through my treatment, that although I had a great team around me, sometimes I had to take the first step & be in control of my own health by asking for extra tests etc. so you shouldnt feel like a nuisance if you ever need to return to a specialist to get them to check you out.
I also got genetically tested for the bracca gene upon advice from my surgeon & luckily my result was negative. The result of this test did impact on my future direction of treatment so Im glad I got it done.
I hope you are finding the support you need from friends & family too or others from a local cancer support group. We are all here too & this forum will give you lots of advice & support whenever you need it.
Wishing you love & strength xx