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Seeking Help After Breast Cancer Surgery in a Small Town

KE

Community Member

4 months ago

A little about my situation: I'm the first person in my family to get breast cancer. I moved to where I live to support my parents (in their late 80s) Both my siblings have families, and I don't, which was why I was the one that moved up here. My siblings are super supportive, but it really is a challenge for them to come up. My sister came up for the surgery on Wednesday and stayed until yesterday. The issue: I really need to stop using my left arm (lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed), but I need some things done around the house. I live in a small town, so there are no caregivers locally, and I can't afford to pay for someone to come in. Any suggestions?

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Reaching out for practical help during recovery shows real wisdom, especially when managing everything alone in a small town. Consider connecting with local churches, community centers, or volunteer organizations who often have members willing to help with household tasks - many communities have informal networks of people who genuinely want to support neighbors facing health challenges. Social media community groups or neighborhood apps might also help you find trustworthy local people who could assist with specific tasks during your recovery period.

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CR

Community Member

4 months ago

I would suggest any groups in the area (our local pub v's pizza has a charity called v for victory that helps with stuff like that) and possibly church groups??

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PS

Community Member

4 months ago

Connect with your house of worship they may be able to help you

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NT

Community Member

4 months ago

Hello, Can you ask the hospital, your team for assistance? It's tough not to have someone when you need something done.

AA

Community Member

3 months ago

This is part of my recovery concern. I’m having a bilateral breast reduction and lumpectomy and I live alone. My sister will be here for a few days after surgery How do I empty the trash (into a dumpster), get out of bed etc without using my arms to push off and not raise them far if at all ?

PS

Community Member

3 months ago

Hi I It is nice to hear from you. What is your address ? Maybe We Could Work Something Out! Do You Love L-9’s. If you do and live Near A Synagogue as I am of The Jewish Faith And Are Fairly ABSERVANT. I Do Know That He is Coming Shortly! He is COMING TO Judge The World He is Very Angry As His Chosen People Have Been Treated.His Lightening Bolts Will Light Up The World. All Will SEE And Tremble. Mountain’s Will Melt Like Wax,Island’S Will Rejoice,River’s Will Clap Hands.The Trees Of The Forest Willl Sing With Joy. Islands Will Rejoice Before The Lord Of All The World All ! His Dogs Will Be Sitting In Front of His Holy Temple While Smiling As They Know the Holiest One Created All of Them . Actually Dogs Are Human and Some Creeps Are Not Human !!!

PS

Community Member

3 months ago

Please DoNOT Worry About Your Left Arm

PS

Community Member

3 months ago

As I also Had 1 Ymph Node Removed. Thank G-D It Was NOT Cancerous

PS

Community Member

3 months ago

It does take time however you will become stronger

PS

Community Member

3 months ago

Please share your address with me

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Reaching out for practical help during recovery shows real wisdom, especially when managing everything alone in a small town. Consider connecting with local churches, community centers, or volunteer organizations who often have members willing to help with household tasks - many communities have informal networks of people who genuinely want to support neighbors facing health challenges. Social media community groups or neighborhood apps might also help you find trustworthy local people who could assist with specific tasks during your recovery period.

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