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Re: Brisbane Breast Reconstruction Support Lunch Sunday 16 Sept
Hi Ladies It would be so nice to put a face to some of your names - Look forward to seeing you tomorrow :) Alex
7 years ago Place News and events
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Brisbane Breast Reconstruction Support Lunch Sunday 16 Sept
Hi ladies - our next lunch is Sunday 16th September, 12:30 at Buzz Bistro Newstead. We buy our own food & drink and discuss/share all about reconstruction. If you are just starting to research this is a great place to speak with other women & get your questions answered. If you’ve finished your recon and would like to help other women we’d love you to join us. Please rsvp through our website Reclaimyourcurves.org.au
8 years ago Place News and events
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Re: Friday Update 1 June 2018
Nice Update - Thanks
8 years ago Place News and events
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Re: How mental health affects physical health
Thank you Dr Helen Donovan & BCNA It was great meeting you at the Brisbane Forum a few weeks ago too.
8 years ago Place Managing stress and anxiety
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Re: That was naughty
@Zoffiel - Good on you...I love it I did a similar thing recently. Saw this guy in Mooloolaba, on an electric skateboard thingy and got chatting to him about it...looked so fun. He gave me the number of the guy he bought it off. My partner asked me to find out some more about this toy before I bought it. So, the next day I rang the retailer, asked the questions, got the answers, jumped on the Qld Transport website (for any legislation on these things), and once I had the answers, retailer offered to drop one off to my house the next morning. Done / SOLD haha My partner was horrified but I had all the answers and haven't looked back....the Cops think I'm nuts (it goes up to 22kph). It's called Living B)
8 years ago Place General
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Re: It's back again :(((
Hi @Hope 2013 So sorry to hear this news. I had a double mastectomy with expanders and implants and I've seen some great work and heard some stories of "no issues" at all. As iserbrown suggested, you should request to join the reconstruction group. You'll find lots of ladies sharing their stories and it may give you some clarity, info and any questions that you may have. Alex xx
8 years ago Place General
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Re: Exercise can apparently lessen the rate of cancer cell growth and even help prevent its recurrence.
I agree with meditation, although I have difficulty finding the right time. At night I fall asleep (not a bad thing) so I guess, subliminal meditation is still good.
8 years ago Place Exercise
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Re: What is wrong with me?
Hi @Tennille - please be kind to yourself. It's OK to not feel OK - especially with what you have to deal with. I hope all goes well with your scans Monday. Alex xx
8 years ago Place Living with metastatic breast cancer
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Re: Seroma fluid build up
Hi @Aslett57 - I hope your visit to the doc today was okay. Red and hot are not good signs but hopefully it's not implant rejection. Fingers crossed for you All the best. Alex xx
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Re: Exercise can apparently lessen the rate of cancer cell growth and even help prevent its recurrence.
I do recall a time where I rang my best friend (on a day off) and told her I was tired...she told me to have a nap.... So I went for a 40 min walk instead and, hey presto, my energy came back for the rest of the day. Taught me a valuable lesson but there are days (not many) where I will have a power nap, when and if I can. Another interesting personal fact, I have more energy during the day when I exercise first thing in the morning. That's probably the lovely, feel-good endorphins. I hope this might help some of you and hope you get thru the fatigue soon. Alex xx
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