For those of you that didn’t know I’ve been suffering for the past 6 month with my health and lots of unknowns this is the first time I have actually felt like I can tell people what’s happening at the moment. I’m not looking for sympathy but just want you all to make sure if you are not feeling right or you have a lump or any abnormal bleeding or just anything make sure you get checked !!

I'm Tara, a mother of four, currently facing significant medical challenges it first started when I was struggling to wake up and go for a run (this is not normal at all) I was also bleeding abnormally a lot and I found some lumps in my breast but I put off going to the doctor thought it was nothing and it would go away. I have had too many blood tests all coming back not too good so need to see a haematologist which I have an urgent referral for but can’t get into for 3 months because Darwin only has 1 which means flying but I can’t afford to leave. Now these all require further testing and surgical procedures. Balancing my children's needs and my health issues has been overwhelming. I've had to delay essential tests due to their costs, including a bone marrow test that requires travel, I have had the surgery to remove the abnormal cells in my uterus and they have been sent for testing I do still have a bill for this surgery of $2500 which I need to pay I also have 2 lumps in my breast which require surgery. I have had significant time off work which I’m now not getting paid for and I like everyone else have many bills to pay as life doesn’t stop just because you do

In addition, I have had some heart tests for an abnormal heart rhythm that alone exceed $1,000. So far, I've spent $5,000 out of pocket, not counting the lost wages from time off work. The stress has been immense, and I try to shield my children and my friends from my worries, but on tough days, they notice when I struggle to get out of bed or I look like crap!! As the family's rock, I feel a bit broken right now. Any support would alleviate some of this burden during these difficult times.