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Re: Light therapy sleep trial
Interesting @Blossom1961 - groovy glasses ! You need to add some bling.
Is the trial part of your BC treatment ?
I always try to stay with set times for turning the light out and then getting up. I don't often fall into the trap of getting up if I cannot sleep - and I never use technology if I do get up.
Do let us know more about the trial and please keep us updated on your progress a I am sure many will be interested.
Is the trial part of your BC treatment ?
I always try to stay with set times for turning the light out and then getting up. I don't often fall into the trap of getting up if I cannot sleep - and I never use technology if I do get up.
Do let us know more about the trial and please keep us updated on your progress a I am sure many will be interested.
June1952
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Re: Light therapy sleep trial
Interesting! Please advise how you go - I’d love to blame chemo for my somewhat chaotic sleep patterns but the problem started long before! But any cure in a storm! Best wishes.
Afraser
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Re: Light therapy sleep trial
Sleepcare Research Team. Cancer sleep therapy trial through Monash, Bendigo Health and Peter Mac. However, I think you can be anywhere to access this trial. So far I have done everything via phone.
@arpie Chemo apparently is responsible for stuffing up the circadian rhythm so yes, the glasses are supposed to help reset.
@arpie Chemo apparently is responsible for stuffing up the circadian rhythm so yes, the glasses are supposed to help reset.
Light therapy sleep trial
I get to wear these trendy glasses twenty minutes every morning.
Re: New member
I too had several lymph nodes removed (17) but had no pain involved (very little from my mastectomy either). I also had full mobility within a few days. The chances of lymphoedema increase with the number of lymph nodes removed so any preventative action is worthwhile. I do have lymphoedema but it’s very manageable - a good, specialist therapist is worth having (not just a general physio) who can teach you about self management.
Afraser
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Re: New member
Thank you for responding and sharing, it’s such a big help hearing from others. My understanding was they removed the one lymph node to check if it is in my lymph nodes iI will find out more Friday. I definitely need to ask more questions.
FionaM13
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Re: New member
Hello I had the lump and one lymph node removed on Friday, it’s not too painful, the stitches are making it hard to move around and do my normal day to day stuff. It happened very quick, I found out last Monday and had my surgery on Friday, at Mulgrave private with Dr Chilton Chong, he was fantastic. The surgery itself really wasn’t long, I was home that night. Felt groggy for a day or so. I’m just taking each day as it comes. It’s very overwhelming but I’m feeling not too bad from the surgery not sure what radiation will be like that’s my next hurdle. I haven’t seen the incision yet it’s still covered I don’t think it’s a big one.
FionaM13
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Re: New diagnosis DCIS - surgery options
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. My tumour was 1.8cm and another 1.1cm. My surgeon specializes in oncoplasty which meant she filled in the gaps with my own breast tissue. The result is amazing. Good luck with everything.
Aska
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Re: Happy Birthday for the 30th of September @jennyss
Dear @Mez_BCNA, @iserbrown, @arpie and @Cath62, Thanks for your birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day. (late reply because I am only just back online with a new password!)
jennyss
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