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computer skills
My computer skills, or lack of them mean that I cannot navigate this site. I have had cancers for over ten years now, and cannot cope with the sophisticated computing skill level demanded by the site. My tough luck!
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Tropical Holidays
Hi Ladies, Hope you are all well. Was wondering how many of you experienced the lovely hot flushes after your chemo and for how long. Been told by the doctor that I am in temporary menopause and hopefully it will go away. I would just like to have a one night's sleep with out waking up 2 or 3 times in a sweat. It is now…
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Happy dragon boating
Well, we did it. A group of ladies from Rocky went to Bundy for a dragonboat regatta. We were "matched" against the Bundy Pinkies. They won the first race, we tied the second then we won the final - by .06 second. Oh what fun. Today the stiffness is setting in. Gee it was good to "get away" from bc for a couple of days.…
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20th anniversary since diagnosis for Launceston support group convenor
Well at last night's regular monthly meeting we celebrated Pauline's 20th anniversary with a gift, card and cake. She has experienced two recurrences, one in her spine 18 years ago and then last year in her lung, but she has responded well to treatment and is all clear now. Pauline offers support to many here in northern…
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This weeks Newspaper!
My local newspaper Northern District Times did a story on me and i wanted to share that here also. http://northern-district-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/losing-a-breast-is-small-priceto-pay-for-life-says-survivor/#.TouzzcgqyiQ.hotmail Regards Smiley
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Summit in Melbourne
Hi everyone, I love reading all the comments made by you all re the Summit. it was great wasn't it. I have just read "Marlene's" story on the Rural and remote link. Wow Marlene you are a star. I will have a friend of mine read your story before she undertakes her chemo later this month as she will get a great boost from…
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WEDDING BELL'S
I am so happy for Annie2 she has finished her chemo and radiation and is now just on the medication and when she rang the other day to say she and Thomo are being married on the 1st oct i was wrapped great to get happy news . saw her today wednesday and she looks great her hair is back she has a dark pixie cut style suits…
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National Regatta/ Grand final ticket?
Hello lovely ladies, hope every body is well! I havent posted a comment in a couple of weeks, cos I have been away on holiday! We went to Caloundra in QLD to attend Dragons Abreast 1st ever national regatta. It was so fun despite the weather (wind and rain on regatta days). It was great to catch up with some mates from…
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cherished pleasures
You know, life dishes out some really nasty and cruel things for us to deal with but it also gives us some cherished pleasures that can never be taken away. This is a picture of my latest 4 mth old grandson Cooper. He is such a treasure, i just love him to bits. " He just makes everything ok " Cheers Jo xx
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fete
Hello pink peeps, I am organizing a stall at our local fete on the 30th of October. I am so excited. If anyone has done something similar and has any tips i would love to hear from you. Danielle xx
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What BCNA allows me to achieve
Hi all, On Thursday morning I attended the local "Footy's Hidden Heros" function at the local Nissan dealership from 6am (yes I was up with flying colours - ONLY PINK). I got to speak on the radio about how wonderful BCNA is and the resources and empowerment it offers women going through this journey. Lots of photos, lots…
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WORK DESICIONS??
Ive hit what feels like a major brick wall!! I am in a position wher i find myslef needing to go back to work! As much as i loved my job pre BC i just dont know if its the right one for me, and th hours are just not something i want to do anymore. I look for other jobs in the same field and i just get anxious!! i try work…
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Meeting up next year
Hi all, have been talking to some of the girls about Mandy's idea to meet up somewhere next year (with partners, hubby's) and i think it is a fabulous plan. Have to put our heads together to work out the most central spot:) Perhaps in the middle of the country! My local group loved your flyer Ros, so we are in the process…
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FINALLY GOT TO HOLD THE TWINS
I finally got to see and hol;d the twins, they are adorable but a handful for their poor parents as they have a 2 yr old Max as well and boy is he pushing their buttons at the moment. we went down to melb for Dads day and caught up, Leyla is now 7lb 11oz and jade is 6lb 13oz but both are breastfeeding well and slowly…
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Thanks Lyn Swinburne
Just wanted to send a huge thankyou to Lyn for being the amazing women she is...BCNA has made the Breast Cancer journey for Australian Women a little easier to bear! Thanks to Lyn's family for allowing us all to share and take up so much time of your wonderful wife, mother, daughter...I for one have appreciated it very…