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Re: Contemplating the future!
Over and over again I have been told post treatment is a difficult period. I wonder whether it is the build up of chemicals in our bodies and the effects of radiation. My radiation oncolgist told me it would take a while to be clear of fatigue and side effects. My psychologist only saw her briefly stated she has many patients coming post cancer it is common to get down. Finally my naturopath said post cancer now was the time for healing and restoring the body. I am now 5 months post treatment my energy levels are picking up but am I back to normal.....not yet I know we are all different but consistently on this site most of us take a while to become whole again. WE do eventually.22Views0likes0CommentsRe: Disability pension
@Brenda5 centerlink prides itself on being understaffed and superslow to get back. That has been my experience in the past. It wouldnt hurt dropping in if possible to ask about the status of your claim. I also have recently seen a naturopath. I was in the chemist spoke to an assistant who happened to be a naturopath. I arranged an appointment. Turns out her stepson had just survived leukemia and was a 3 year survivor. She understood about fatigue and health issues related to cancer. The point of this is she prescribed pills that help the nervous system.I have a fair bit of depression at the moment. She then also prescribed tablets to improve the flora of my gut. After a week or so gradually feeling better. A naturopath consult may help I to in the past had bad side effects with anti depressants.5Views0likes0CommentsRe: Riduculous and frustrating! ***Rant warning***
@Zoffiel its hard to swim upstream. Actually they are not helping you swim at all. There is never a welcome mat when you become ill. Rather than go out of their way to help the forces that be make sure lots of lovely hurdles are placed in the way. Ranting is good. Feeling fed up yep .Actually having the energy to illicit change is exhausting. Why does it have to be this way? No idea2Views0likes0CommentsRe: Thoughtful gift
So nice. I believe in the saying actions speak louder than words. I was also pleasantly surprised by gifts from my neighbours. My inlaws well after a year and a half still waiting. I love gifts and I love giving them. IT doesnt have to be anything much at all. Its the thought that counts4Views0likes0CommentsRe: Coming to terms with it all
@Artferret the most frustrating thing about cancer is what we dont know. Why me? Why not me? There are no conclusive answers for why this crap is happening. You then come to terms with it and see treatment like a job... something you need to do. The other confusing aspect is you will meet others going for treatment. All ages.. all sizes ..all different levels of activity. So there isnt one size fits all ..anyone can and does get cancer. Best wishes for both of you21Views0likes0CommentsRe: Chemo starts Wed
I would love to say there there everything will be alright. Well that may or may not be true. I think you are being realistic about being apprehensive regarding side effects...they happen....but sometimes they dont. Lets hope you have an easy time of it. I was just looking at a brochure for courses run by the council. Great a walking group.....zumba sounded fun and then I remembered recently finished treatment energy really low at this time probably could not keep up(neuropathy in feet) Yep cancer sucks after effects long lingering.Re: Oh My aching bones
@Hit I did similiar to you finally had the energy to garden and then my shoulder hurt the next couple of days. I cant blame my problem on gardening but developed a motor cuff shoulder injury shortly after. Many months on I am healing. My injury happened straight after radiation and the suggestion was having my arms above my head crossed may have contributed ..who knows. Not being active is definitely not on.... but finding the balance between too much or too little activity is proving a challenge for me.3Views0likes0CommentsRe: Starting TAxol tomorrow!
@KatherineH you wouldnt be normal if you were not a little anxious. However the nurses carefully monitor you for any adverse reactions. Initially taxol was fine and then progressively I got more fatigued and had some side effects. Once you get used to it it becomes very normal. The other plus in my case a few ladies and I were seeing the same oncologist so we would run across each other in the waiting room and chemo sessions. It felt like a sisterhood of sorts. Initially ii is actually fear of the unknown once you are used to it.... well you just turn up and look forward to when it is all finished and you are free.2Views0likes0CommentsRe: right hand on my thumb, and Index finger and my palm, pins and needles
@cute31892015 you can always ring the breast care nurses or ask a message to be sent to your oncologist. You can also see your local gp. Your sister may have a reaction to the chemo or could be neuropathy. Either way get it checked out. You can also ring the cancer council. If in pain get some help most side effects from treatment can be helped.Re: Feeling overwhelmed
@Glen19 the time will fly by. At first the word chemo shocked me deeply. You dont associate chemo with being a wonderful experience. It is an experience I would never say no to. While having chemo prior to surgery I was lucky to observe my inoperable breast tumour and cancer in lympth nodes shrink. I was lucky to feel and see a hard mass gradually disappear. I eventually only had to have a lumpectomy. Of course I had side effects and at times very difficult. Look what I have got to show you now. I am cancer free soon you will be to after treatment.2Views2likes0Comments
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