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Get Connected!
Hi all, Sorry I missed a couple of these, I've been out of action with the cold/flu bug doing the rounds. Hope the rest of you have managed to avoid it! So, without further ado, here's this week's Get Connected post. All you need to do is click on the link, scroll down to the 'comments' field at the bottom, and introduce…
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I've joined
I'm here because I've also tested positive for the defective BRCA1 gene, discovered knowing there is a strong breast/ovarian cancer presence in our family (mum - ovarian @ 46; grandmother - breast @ 44; great-grandmother - ovarian @ 46). My mum survived it, but my grandmother and great-grandmother didn't. I have elected to…
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hello
im lookin to connect to people 4 some help an advice
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Personality change?
Hi ladies, I am in need of help! It is almost a year since I finished my treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I was 42 when diagnosed and it was a roller coaster ride in so many ways. My husband was not there for me emotionally, and it was an extremely difficult year - as you will all relate to!! I have worked hard…
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Being younger
Hi ladies, I have been doing a study with the cancer council recently. They are interviewing people diagnosed in between 18 and 24. They are looking into how they can make treatment and support groups more relevant for the younger ones. I am very excited to be involved, it has got me thinking though what did you all find a…
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frustrated with friends....
hi all :) does anyone get frustrated with friends? and how they dont understand what we are going through? omg! i did the other day and it is still pissing me off haha! i shouldnt let it get to me but i cant help it. well the story is..... i texted my friend "hi how r u? I havent heard from u in a while :) xo" which i…
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5 Year CancerVersary
Hi All, Was just organising some dates in my diary and I realised that today is exactly FIVE YEARS since my bc diagnosis. Amazing. Just sharing. Love to all. x
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Gel nails
Hi girls, I will be having chemo soon and want to know what to do with my nails. I have gel nails that need doing but I have been holding off until I know what to do. Can I still have gel nails or should I get them off and cut shorter and just use a good nail hardener until after treatment. I have googled this, but it is…
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Live life
Hi, my name is Justine and I too was diagnosed with Triple Negative BC in October 2010. I was 40 at the time and have been extremely blessed with a wonderful family and a strong group of friends who held me together through some really rough times. I had a right breast mastecomy and full removal of my glands which all…
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Insurance
Hi girls I thought I would hop on line and tell you all about a horrible experience I have been dealing with for over six months through an insurance company. The whole time I have been having two lots of surgery, chemo and all the wonderful things that go with that and then 7 weeks of radiotherapy followed by a serious…
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Enjoy your weekend!
Afternoon all, I just wanted to share with you my excitement for the weekend ahead and hope wherever you are in Australia you will find the opportunity to give a little shout out..... wooohhhooo it's Friday!
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Photographic Exhibition
Hi everyone I thought I would let you know that I have some images in an upcoming photographic exhibition. It is the first time I will exhibit my work publically so very exciting. It has been a wonderful creative process with 9 other photographers. For those in Melbourne you may like to visit the exhibition…
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Croydon VIC 3136
Hi from Mitcham hospital, I've just had surgery and would love some contact locally. I work in Heathmont as a Yoga teacher and have one son of 8. Natja
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First Duty
Did my first information evening tonight with 12 or so sewing ladies. I was quite nervous to begin with but then couldn't stop jibbering. I can't wait to hear about what everyone else has been up to..
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So.. A blog... What to say?
Not sure how I want to use this... Tell my story before I forget and typing in bed on the iPad is probably not the best way to start. But we'll see if I follow with more...