TabooGal
7 years agoMember
Here Goes
Hello. My name is Jenny and I live on the NSW/Vic Border. I have gone to post in here a couple of times but backed out. Denial maybe? On Wednesday I was officially given the diagnosis of BC. I hav...
Hey all I am still here. Main side effect 13 days after 1st AC had been exhaustion. Mouth a little sore but sucking on zooper doopers in front of the heater is helping lots. I made a decision today to take extended unpaid leave and dropped into work to let them know. Was awesome to see everyone again. What was happening, I was preparing myself mentally the night before to go to work but wasn't able to get out of bed to go. The pressure I have been putting on myself was too much. This way I can focus totally on treatment and recovery with the knowledge my job is safe. I actually rang my super company again and I have been assessed as eligible to access a lump sum payment which takes a lot of stress off.
Next AC is next Tuesday. One of the girls from work is taking leave to sit with me. Lord help the Chemo room cos we were always getting into trouble together at work! Hope you are all doing well on this tumultuous journey.