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Our Gardens
For those of us for whom our gardens are special, or for whom our gardens aided in our recovery whether physical or emotional, post your photos of your garden that bring you joy. Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) Delonix Regis (poinciana) Every afternoon these trees are visited by lorikeets and other nectar feeding…
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Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the PBS?! And on the reverse:
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Hair - what did you do?
Hi all - I am almost a year post chemo and am wondering what to do with my hair. It has come back dark and curly (and a bit mullet like). I am thinking of trying to grow it into a bob and then shoulder length. I think dark hair looks a bit harsh on me and would like to dye it with bits of blonde (hopefully less toxic dye…
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Airport Security / Breast Prothesis
So 2 years ago we were seeing my daughter off at Melbourne Airport I had a not so fun experience going through the Airport Security wearing a Breast Prothesis which I have previously posted about. 2 weeks ago we flew Interstate for a mini break. I was terrified of the potential same experience. This time I had a letter…
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Cold sensation in chest when drinking cold drinks after bilateral M
Just a quick question - does anyone else have a weird sensation when drinking cold drinks after their mastectomy? I had bi lat mastectomy 6 weeks ago and when I drink cold drinks, I can feel the coldness travelling down through my chest. I asked my breast nurse and she said she had never heard of that before and it's not…
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What book are you reading?
I know there was a discussion a few months ago about what people are reading at the moment but I can't find it so I'm starting a new one! I read lots of good books (and some not so good ones) but I just finished one that was fast-paced, an easy read, a bit quirky AND the main protagonist was a not quite young woman! "It's…
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My results from surgery!!
Here is what my results are:: Left breast hookworm wide local excision 20mm of high grade DCIS with comedonecrosis and calcification ER Negative I will be keeping a close eye on things radiation is next Thanks ........
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Pathology report
Hi everyone I am wanting to know how I can get my pathology report from my operation ? Even though I am starting to heal ,I don't seem to have any support in my treatment from the hospital Thanks
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My Surgeon tells me see you in 6 months
Hi,everyone!! surgeon says my operation went very well all clear margins see me in 6 months, to everyone here who has supported me through a nightmare I thought I would never recover from thankyou,thankyou xx I have made such lovely friends here that I care for so very much I know what I will be doing to raise monies for…
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Ladies in Black (TV Series) Starts tonight on ABC -
Did you watch the movie Ladies in Black when it came out in 2021? I did & really enjoyed it. It was a great Aussie movie, set in Sydney in the 50-60s .... in the fashion department of a large Department Store, like Grace Bros or David Jones. It was really quite quaint ..... if you have access to Netflix, you can watch it…
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Dizzy turns - BC Trip Negative diagnosed July 2019
Hi ladies! I thought I’d reach out & ask if anyone is going through same thing as me! As I don’t feel I’m getting anywhere at the Doctors even though tests done, bloods, heart monitor & all come back ok!?!?!? So I had a bad dizzy turn back in 2021 at work & ambulance called. Nothing for 2 years then from Jan ‘23 to now I…
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Can't handle any more
Hi Every one. I have 4 more taxol sessions to go and I am unrecognizable. I have no hair no lashes no eyebrows, I have to poets hanging put of my arm that have exma all around them. I have put on weight from my treatment and tired all the time etc. I know the end is near but mot sure how I'm going to get through the next 4…
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Happy Easter
Best wishes to all as we enter the Easter holidays. A time to relax and enjoy and hopefully a welcome distraction from treatment. If travelling, safe travels Take care
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Free berlie post surgery bra
Hi guys l have a brand new berlie post surgery bra 12b . Plus an insert if anyone would like it please send me a message and l will post it to you. Adean
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Compression Garments
Hi all. Ten weeks ago
I had DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery which all went well. I have been progressing along great although
I am curious how long everyone was wearing their compression garments or binder
for. I tried to go a day without wearing
it and found my stomach area to be sore and feeling quite hard and…