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It certainly did Miranda. Having a second one just because I can. Wet cold horrible day, I really want to call in sick and go back to bed, but the General in me is saying suck it up and go to work. Well, I guess I’m off to work…😩 Have a great day. ... View more

Thank you joseph. I will look further in to it. ... View more

Hi @LynnG Thank you so much for reaching out to the community. It is great to hear you are doing well with your treatment since your diagnosis. Connecting with others at a similar place in their cancer journey can be really valuable in helping navigate your experience.    Cancer Council offers a Metastatic Breast Cancer Telephone Support Group that may be a great support option for you if you are an Australia resident. The group is a place where you can speak to others on the metastatic/advanced cancer journey.  If you give the team a call on 13 11 20 they will be able to talk to you about the group further to see if it is a match for you.    All the best, Miranda  CCNSW ... View more

Thank you for replying , my tumours have shrunk nearly 4 mill which is good l am glad yours have too , I too have a lot of stomach pain was not sure if it was the therapy or something else , it is good to talk to people having the same treatment and sharing our experiences , Ian now waiting to have a pet scan to see where we go from here so fingers x and wishing you all the best ... View more

Hello Tonti71,   I think it is important to remember that we have reviews with our medical teams to reaccess our treatment plans, to determine if they are still current or working for you. And that includes your current health versus future complications caused by adjuvant chemotherapy and then the other options available to you at the time. And realistically treatment plans do change all the time. It is based on an individual’s needs, It is a discussion between the two of you. You and your Oncologist. Your say is equally as important. As long as the decision you have come to is one you have confidence in yourself,that is what matters.   All the best to you too. Milo01 ... View more

Dear KitKat5,    I saw your post and thought I would reply.  I am not in your situation,so I can’t comment on your questions. However I can suggest that you write them down in a notebook and take them with you to any of you post surgery reviews etc. or any other appointments to do with your current situation. You will most likely have a multi-disciplinary team who review your results and will know the next steps for you. They may have also linked you in with a surgery nurse before your surgery, who maybe able to answer questions or progress them onto someone who might and has access to your medical records. Mine was called a Clinical Nurse Consultant on the Surgery Ward. I also don’t know if you have been linked into any breast cancer services, who maybe able to talk to you further about specific concerns. The internet may not be helpful or accurate without all the medical records associated with yourself. And you may need to wait until you can have an appointment with someone who does. And that is such an awful feeling to have to wait. Please always know that you have a right to ask as many questions as you need at appointments, even if you feel you are being rushed and jotting down answers as you go can help to remember all the answers given to you, later on after, when your mind may not be so bombarded with information. Or having someone with you who can do it for you as you are engaged in your appointments with the doctor.   The best thing someone told me was “This is their jobs(Doctors or medical staff). They do their jobs everyday of the week. But this is MY first time navigating this. So take all the time that you need, to ask all the questions you need answered about your own health.”   And I am sure more questions will keep coming up, so keep writing them down too. I wish you the best in your recovery from surgery and hope you can get some answers soon.   Milo01   I am sorry I couldn’t be of more help. ... View more

Dear Sarah2025,   Your post shows great love for your husband through your words and thoughts. Cancer unfortunately affects everyone around a person afflicted by it. I don’t think it’s unreasonable for you to feel the way that you do. You are being so strong and the first line person for your husband to count on and get support from. But you also need support too. At a point, that steam starts to run out. And can be hard to gain back. You are already thinking about positive actions like meditation, going for a walk and relaxing your mind. But please know it is also okay to take moments for yourself. You don’t have to phrase them as “breaks”. A circuit breaker is a better definition. It interrupts your current flow and can reset things when turned back on.  And you have been through a long time of stress. It can be as small as a few hours at the beach or somewhere you find grounding and peaceful. It can be creating a journal of your raw thoughts, just to get them out of your head. You don’t ever have to show anyone it. It can start with a small, few sentence entry and work it’s way up to larger ones,if you haven’t tried before.It can also be a single swear word all over the page if it has been a particularly challenging day. It just gets it out. It can be getting a treat from the donut shop and sitting down and enjoying it before you go home after grocery shopping every week. It can also be taking a bath with a special soak. You can do good and nice things for yourself as you care for someone else. But most of all it can be by yourself. It is okay to take time out just for yourself. It does not make you a “bad” person to need some alone space and time. Everyone does. You are not ignoring anything that is happening in your life. Or going on a three week luxury resort vacation to Dubai without any thought or consideration to your current circumstances. You are allowing a space for your mental health to recoup little bit,by little bit.   Please don’t ever feel like you can’t ask or accept mental health services that maybe available to you. They give you an outlet to speak to professionals privately about what you need to the most.In clinic and telehealth. And that can be invaluable. And they will have many more strategies that can be tailored to you. The Cancer Council said to give their number a call and you can also discuss options with your GP, and there can be Medicare benefits for some services.   Most of all I just want you to know, the way you feel makes sense. It is very valid. You are incredibly strong.   The best to you, or chat back if you would like to. Milo01 ... View more

Hello Ally25.  Thank you for posting.  There are so many questions that come with a cancer diagnosis and this can be a wonderful space to find support from others who connect with your experience and share their own stories.  You may also find it helpful to search Cancer Council NSW's  website or to call Cancer Council's 13 11 20 line for information about your husbands diagnosis,  Kind regards ... Joseph_CCNSW ... View more

Hello Amanda75. Thank you for joining and posting here.    I can hear your concern for your cousin and the need for her to access some support.   As a first step I suggest you or you cousin call our call our 131120 team for a confidential discussion about her situation and where she may be able to access the support she needs.  Kind regards ... Joseph_CCNSW ... View more