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Re: Creative Corner!
Wow - I haven’t looked at this thread for a while - there are some very talented creative types in our midst!
I have only ever been able to do stick figures but I do appreciate a good piece of art.’
Also loved your creative words @melclarity.
I have only ever been able to do stick figures but I do appreciate a good piece of art.’
Also loved your creative words @melclarity.
Re: New Diagnosed
All the best for your surgeon appointment tomorrow, @nomadd ... I hope you've been able to rest up over the weekend & get some quality sleep (difficult tho it can be, sometimes.)
Take lots of deep breaths if you find yourself getting agitated ... take it one day at a time, one hour, if necessary xx.
take care
@deb1962 - I can still remember that feeling of total relief, waking up after surgery & knowing it was GONE ...... then moving forward to the next treatment steps.
I hope you are recovering well - make sure you keep up the pain killers for a day or so more (at regular intervals) so the pain doesn't break thru. If you have a cushion, HUG IT on the way home, to prevent any bumps in the road from causing more pain ..... and NO HOUSEWORK when you get home
That's a Good idea with using the book for your questions - you can flick back later on & see what other questions you've asked previously too .... I would often give THEM a copy of the same set of questions, to make sure I hadn't forgotten to mention one, in the flurry of the appointment ..... then add the answers to my copy (as I'd never remember what they said otherwise! OR make sure you record your appts too, so you have an actual copy! )
Take care, rest up & all the best for your ongoing treatment
Take lots of deep breaths if you find yourself getting agitated ... take it one day at a time, one hour, if necessary xx.
take care
@deb1962 - I can still remember that feeling of total relief, waking up after surgery & knowing it was GONE ...... then moving forward to the next treatment steps.
I hope you are recovering well - make sure you keep up the pain killers for a day or so more (at regular intervals) so the pain doesn't break thru. If you have a cushion, HUG IT on the way home, to prevent any bumps in the road from causing more pain ..... and NO HOUSEWORK when you get home
That's a Good idea with using the book for your questions - you can flick back later on & see what other questions you've asked previously too .... I would often give THEM a copy of the same set of questions, to make sure I hadn't forgotten to mention one, in the flurry of the appointment ..... then add the answers to my copy (as I'd never remember what they said otherwise! OR make sure you record your appts too, so you have an actual copy!
)Take care, rest up & all the best for your ongoing treatment
arpie
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Re: Still feeling discombobulated!
Hi @AnnieMichelle_123
It is a sad fact that on top of the physical and emotional toll from breast cancer some of those you thought you could rely on “ go missing” either physically or emotionally.
But on the other have some people do really step up and hopefully you will make some new buddies along the way.
I have a friend who is a retired nurse and she has been really amazing - we have become much closer as a result of my diagnosis and she calls me after any significant medical appointments ( and even not so significant ones).
I hope that in time thinks will settle for you - I found it was just a waste of my energy to fret about those who went missing - I try to concentrate on the good things in my life .
Take care🌺
It is a sad fact that on top of the physical and emotional toll from breast cancer some of those you thought you could rely on “ go missing” either physically or emotionally.
But on the other have some people do really step up and hopefully you will make some new buddies along the way.
I have a friend who is a retired nurse and she has been really amazing - we have become much closer as a result of my diagnosis and she calls me after any significant medical appointments ( and even not so significant ones).
I hope that in time thinks will settle for you - I found it was just a waste of my energy to fret about those who went missing - I try to concentrate on the good things in my life .
Take care🌺
Re: Foot and hand syndrome chemo
Good morning @arpie🤗,
I’ve just inbox you 🤭.
can you elaborate further on ‘gel booties’, please. Where did you buy them from? I seem to be so ‘lucky’ getting most of the rare side effects even when on Taxols which is supposedly to be easier than AC😅.
I’ve just inbox you 🤭.
can you elaborate further on ‘gel booties’, please. Where did you buy them from? I seem to be so ‘lucky’ getting most of the rare side effects even when on Taxols which is supposedly to be easier than AC😅.
GinGin
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Re: Still feeling discombobulated!
Wow! It is very comforting to read your responses and see the beautiful posts of support. I have got through surgery and radiotherapy and one month into hormone blockers. It has been a road of five months so far. I am in a terrific rehab programme and meeting women also affected by breast cancer.
I am still transitioning into a new way of being and relating in the world. I have changed and used to be very social but now I have social fatigue especially in noisy cafes and intense conversations. The other day, I met an old friend for brunch. She has missed me and as a result, took over the conversation and unfortunately it was very one sided. She didn't want to talk about the cancer and the journey. I left feeling fatigued and not heard. Have others experienced this before?
I am still transitioning into a new way of being and relating in the world. I have changed and used to be very social but now I have social fatigue especially in noisy cafes and intense conversations. The other day, I met an old friend for brunch. She has missed me and as a result, took over the conversation and unfortunately it was very one sided. She didn't want to talk about the cancer and the journey. I left feeling fatigued and not heard. Have others experienced this before?
Re: How quickly can a tumour show up between scans?
Paying for scans is pretty standard, I live in Toowoomba QLD and there are 2 providers here. One is slightly less expensive than the other but $1200 is the quote for mammogram, US and biopsy and is around about what I paid when I was first diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago. Without the biopsy its about $400 a side.
Obviously there is medicare rebate, so we end up $530 out of pocket but still need to pay up front and then claim the refund which is sh!t.
@arpie FA is fibroadenoma - benign tumour. I am 44
Obviously there is medicare rebate, so we end up $530 out of pocket but still need to pay up front and then claim the refund which is sh!t.
@arpie FA is fibroadenoma - benign tumour. I am 44
colthul
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Re: Steri Strips have come off after 3 days. Do they need replacing?
@Blossom1961 Thank you, didn’t even think of calling the oncology ward. Will given them a call in the morning.