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Un pc thoughts
So im writing this just to get it out. I dont really expect a solution. Apologise in advance if the un pc nature of this is not nice. I am getting a counsellor soon. Ive been aware all along that im somehow responsible for how others feel about my cancer but lately I've felt something doesn't quite work for me and I'm…
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Vertigo on Arimidex or other AIs? Who's suddenly 'got it'?
Has anyone on AIs experienced Vertigo? I'd always thought it a minor complaint ..... but yesterday it hit me big-time & I felt HORRIBLE! I've been on AIs for 2.5 years (letrozole 6 weeks, Exemestane 6 months, Anastrozole 2 years) & recently had a couple of episodes at night when getting up to go to the loo .... feeling…
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Could I be about to shed again
So im in cycle 2 of taxol (weekly) and ive previously had 4 x fortnightly ac. I lost most of my head hair with just a light smattering of stubble remains. My whole body aches. I have a headache and every now and again I get what feels like a random head follicle pain. Am I about to shed again? Do you notice pain when arm…
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Podcast suggestions?
Anyone got any good podcast suggestions (cancer-related or not!). I used to listen to "You, Me and the Big C" (cancer-related) and it was so funny and witty. However, I can't seem to find it online anymore or maybe they stopped producing. Thanks!
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Heart Alchemy yoga link
Hi all thought I’d share a YouTube yin yoga class I just did. It’s very gentle and restorative for those that are keen check this one out. Blessings x
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Lymph gland behind ear has lump
Hi there, I’m currently on 4th round AC, after my 3rd round, the lymph gland in my neck (Surgery side) behind ear swelled up and was painful, it has slowly gone down, but a hard lump has remained behind my ear. Got an appointment w GP on Friday, but wondering if anyone else had this as well.....
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Is this my new "normal"
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma earlier this year. Had lumpectomy and (after weeks of deliberation) didn't need chemo. 3 weeks of ray. That all finished a couple of months ago and with a few mental breakdowns aside I carried on and came out the other side. Why is it that I now seem to feel worse on a day to…
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Breast care support nurses/ McGrath breast nurses - Do they follow through?
Has anyone actually received ongoing support from any of these nurses? My experience was in a private hospital. Once I was over the immediate surgical recovery, and without my reaching out there was no follow up. I had thought before my journey, that these nurses helped through all of the stages of this cancer treatment.…
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Looking for the positives
Being in the COVID capital of Victoria it has been difficult to find many positives for some months. These masks - blah - but today I found myself appreciating mine. ''What ?'' You may be asking. Well, Ballarat has snow - real snow which lays on the ground and banks up. The temperature dropped to zero but it felt like…
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38 temperature
How long should I wait before I go to hospital after hitting 38 temp. Had paclitaxel today and had two toenails removed 2 weeks ago due to treatment. I don’t want to be a drama queen. I have a 6 year old son sound asleep beside me.
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Happy Fathers Day
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads and single mums (who have to be dad as well). I hope you have a brilliant stress free day.
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Post chemo hair ....everywhere!!
So my hair is growing back with a vengeance, but not just on my head. My face is unbelievably hairy - thankfully white so not too obvious, but it’s on my cheeks, chin even my nose has little fine white hairs. So, if others have experienced thus, what did you use to get rid of it?
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Anyone here having trouble with Arm Compression Sleeves
Can anyone help with suggestions to keep my arm sleeve from slipping. The grip tops seem to never be tight enough so my sleeve is always sliding down causing creases & sore spots around the elbow. My therapist has given me 4 to try in the last 4 months & nothing fits me !! Mediven Esprit standard CCL2 is the sleeve I have…
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recovering from double mastectomy with Bella's help!
So I had my double mastectomy recently with expanders put in at the same time (photos to follow in 'Choosing breast reconstruction' when I am a bit further along) for reconstruction and when they examined the breast tissue afterwards they found more DCIS, 10cm in total and I was small breasted! and in the other breast…
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Rest in peace Avagomum
I will remember you@Avagomum. I am sorry this is four weeks late. With Covid I only just found out as I have been unable to visit and you haven’t been responding for months. I am so pleased you were able to make the most of the past year. 😥