Hi @TD, Sorry to hear about your mate. Pancreatic cancer is nasty. Is he on chemo at the moment? Usually, if the chemo is too strong, the oncologist can reduce the dose to ease some of the side effects. Budgie ... View more

Well it looks like it didn't actually link up, but that's the thread title, you can search for it in Treatments & Side Effects.   ... View more

I'm sorry to hear they couldn't get it all.  The other surgery does sound quite drastic, doesn't it.   Here's hoping the coming chemo & radiation have the desired effect.   CaptainAustralia started a thread on the side effects of chemo/radiation on the neck area which makes for very interesting reading.   Here's the link to it.   Your experience with side effects from head & neck cancer treatment (radiation / mucositis)   I hope it goes easy on you.   Cheers Budgie ... View more

Hi @sch, How is your wife? I hope she has recovered well after her bout of Covid, & not suffering any long term side effects. Budgie ... View more

Hi @Dee58 ,   How did your surgery go?  I hope you're feeling better each day.  💐 💐   Budgie ... View more

I understand about not wanting to look around for another GP, but its advisable to have one as they can help treat any side effects that may come up, like pain medication etc, that the specialists don't usually concern themselves with. Anyway, good luck with it all. 🙂 Budgie ... View more

Hi @mensana, There's no need to apologise for a long rave. Sometimes you need to have a rant to keep your sanity. Being on a rural property, you wouldn't have much choice of doctors close by, I suppose. So it would be hard to be able to choose who you see, let alone get a second opinion. That doctor may have cut your life short by many years simply because of his apathetic, she'll be right mate attitude. One of my pet hates is people who can't/won't do their job properly simply because they can't be bothered. And it's everywhere, as you've discovered thru your dealings (or lack thereof) with Telstra. Are there any other doctors you could see in your area? I'm sorry you are having to go thru all this, & hope the results get to you soon, as the waiting can be horrible. All the best Budgie ... View more

That's fabulous news!  😃 I'm very happy for you.  Now you can recover without worrying about your job.  Take care.   Budgie  ... View more

Hi @Dee58 ,   Good luck with the surgery tomorrow.  Though I'm sure all will go well.  I understand about not wanting to rock the boat just yet.   Take care of yourself & rest up well after the op.  💐 💐   Budgie  ... View more

Hi @Dee58 ,   Have you asked your boss why he's changed his mind?  Put him on the spot to give you his reasonings as to why he wants you to return to work.  Someone can only bully you if you let them.   I've included a link to the Cancer Council's booklet on some work issues.  I hope it can help you.  Don't give your boss the satisfaction, if you have the strength inside, of you quitting, unless there's a job you can find closer to home for you that pays the same, if not better.  I hope things work out well for you.   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cancer-Work-You_Dec2019.pdf?&utm_source=site&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nsw_ccoc&utm_content=tkb   Budgie ... View more