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Re: Creative Corner!
Hello All
Did well at our annual CWA Craft Show today. I was a little bit pleased, especially as 2 years ago I dispaired of ever being able to sew and quilt again. There was so much nerve damage to my right arm. It was also uplifting to have my work judged by "down south" judges.
Some photos.
Thankyou for allowing me to "brag".
Warm Kimberley wishes to you.
Annie
Did well at our annual CWA Craft Show today. I was a little bit pleased, especially as 2 years ago I dispaired of ever being able to sew and quilt again. There was so much nerve damage to my right arm. It was also uplifting to have my work judged by "down south" judges.
Some photos.
Thankyou for allowing me to "brag".
Warm Kimberley wishes to you.
Annie
Annie C
6
Re: Hair loss
I went for a short pixie cut and day 16 after first chemo hair started to fall out. Went to my own hairdresser after hours and she shaved it. I was pleasantly surprised and actually liked the bald look. I didn’t do wigs did henna tattoos instead and LOVED them. Actually miss them. 2 years on and cancer free and still rocking a pixie cut xxx
Re: Job interview
Woohoo. Interviews coming in thick and fast. Hopefully by the end of this month we will be packing.
Re: Diagnosed 2 days ago
Hi @Caroline71
The ladies have already got everything covered as usual. I just wanted to say hi and welcome. Sux to be here for sure but you couldn't find a better place to be. Once you know exactly the beast you are dealing with and have a treatment plan you generally feel, not better as such, but somewhat more in control.
One thing I do like to tell people just starting this little "trip" is to take photos and videos. Take pictures of everything normal, fun, silly and family times along the way. That way when you look back over that part of your life it's not all about the cancer.
All the best lovely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
The ladies have already got everything covered as usual. I just wanted to say hi and welcome. Sux to be here for sure but you couldn't find a better place to be. Once you know exactly the beast you are dealing with and have a treatment plan you generally feel, not better as such, but somewhat more in control.
One thing I do like to tell people just starting this little "trip" is to take photos and videos. Take pictures of everything normal, fun, silly and family times along the way. That way when you look back over that part of your life it's not all about the cancer.
All the best lovely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
kezmusc
5
Re: Trying to cope alone
Welcome neeny, I’m in a similar situation to you & also don’t like asking for help. My family are not close & whilst my boyfriend stayed with me for the surgery & a couple of weeks after, he hasn’t been here for my first two chemo sessions nor when I was admitted to hospital with an infection.
It is harder on your own but I did accept help from someone who came with me to my first chemo treatment. The second one, I used the oncology transport service who were great.
I’m not sure what services are in your area but you are best to ask your breast cancer nurse. I’ve also been utilising the wellness centre for social interactions, as well as the programs that they run.
I must admit that I do find it hard to ask for help, but the people offering are very genuine. It is very refreshing & much appreciated to find genuine generous people out there. It’s one of the small blessings on this journey that we have found ourselves on.
It is harder on your own but I did accept help from someone who came with me to my first chemo treatment. The second one, I used the oncology transport service who were great.
I’m not sure what services are in your area but you are best to ask your breast cancer nurse. I’ve also been utilising the wellness centre for social interactions, as well as the programs that they run.
I must admit that I do find it hard to ask for help, but the people offering are very genuine. It is very refreshing & much appreciated to find genuine generous people out there. It’s one of the small blessings on this journey that we have found ourselves on.
Re: Diagnosed 2 days ago
Thank you to all you lovely ladies, I feel so much better about things after reading all your messages of support and your stories and experiences.
i can look at things without as much fear after reading all your messages and for that I am truly grateful.
i am so happy to have found this wonderful support network and know that there is someone there to talk to when I am feeling scared or down and that there are other people who have felt exactly as I have.
Much love to you all and I look forward to getting to know you all xx
i can look at things without as much fear after reading all your messages and for that I am truly grateful.
i am so happy to have found this wonderful support network and know that there is someone there to talk to when I am feeling scared or down and that there are other people who have felt exactly as I have.
Much love to you all and I look forward to getting to know you all xx
Re: Diagnosed 2 days ago
Thank you so much to all you lovely ladies.
your kind words have made me feel much better and able to think with a clearer head.
i realise I have to take it one day at a time and not try to overthink everything
i am so glad I have found this group to talk to that understands and I am so grateful to all of you who took the time to offer kind words and support and suggestions
it really means a lot xx
your kind words have made me feel much better and able to think with a clearer head.
i realise I have to take it one day at a time and not try to overthink everything
i am so glad I have found this group to talk to that understands and I am so grateful to all of you who took the time to offer kind words and support and suggestions
it really means a lot xx
Re: Newbie
So sorry to hear you have joined our elite group. I was diagnosed with bone mets three and a half years ago. Had many more than you appear to have (ie several spots in pelvis and femur). Interestingly, before diagnosis, I had been seeing a physio for 12 months for hip pain. Don't worry about taking too many pain meds. Once you are put on treatment that works, you will find that the lesion you have will shrink and the pain will become less. I have gone from not being able to sleep 3 years ago to not needing pain meds at all. xxx
Lisa1407
7
Male Breast Cancer
A question to BCNA. After my previous comments and contact direct from Giovanna re MBC and my request for INCLUSION. What is BCNA doing for MBC in October, other than dedicating one day in the month.
BCNA you have my contact details, will wait to hear from you.
BCNA you have my contact details, will wait to hear from you.
PeterB
6