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Becher
13 years agoMember
Hi! I've got so many questions
Hi everyone,
My name's Cass. It's with a heavy but hopeful heart that I introduce myself to you today. My 25 year old sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. Whilst she is dealing wit...
Tracee
13 years agoMember
Hi Cass,
Sorry to hear about your sister, so much info and questions to take in, I had a mastectomy and reconstruction in the same operation last September.
I was a private patient and was at least $5,000 out of pocket, I had 2 great surgeons and very happy with the result I had a tram flap reconstruction. I am going through Chemo at the moment and I am a hairdresser and live in Brisbane, I used a company called Starkles for a wig, it cost about $400 and I got some back from my health fund, they where very good, losing your hair is daunting but I have a great wig, scarves and caps to wear.
Every ones diagnosis is so different, make sure you take a support person to all your medical appointments and write down all your questions as there is so much to absorb.
It's great she has a wonderful supportive family to help get her through.
Hope this helps
Tracee