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next adventure
Just started my first chemo- travelling ok- the anticipation is just as scarey. Felt pretty sleepless and yuk after but day 2 is better. All this stuff certainly requires patience. Just spent the day lying in bed- can't remember when I was so decadent. I have been having seriously intense hot flushes since getting my…
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Article from my local paper...
Hello, its been a very busy and intresting couple of weeks with media interviews to try and raise more breast cancer awareness, especially in younger women, so i contacted my local paper and they did this story on my girls and i...…
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Just a little whinge session
Two or three weeks ago i was so excited about the prospect of finally beginning Rads treatment and being able to get on with my life. I went and had the mapping, CT scan etc done which was ok (mind you the tattoo in the middle of the chest killed) , i had appointment with the oncologist nurse again about what to expect…
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Lyns Lunch
I am soooo looking forward to Lyns Lunch in Melbourne next Tuesday...hoping to see some of you ladies that i have already met in person and meet others who i have connected with here.. Will be a big day for me, a 3 hr bus/train trip, kill some time each side of the lunch and home on the 6pm train..so not home till at least…
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Loving my family
Hi to all us Survivors, I have just spent some lovely days in Brisbane visiting my family. Whilst I was there I attended a consultation on genetic testing. I have had the blood test carried out and will have the results in 4 weeks. My daughters, I feel, are of differing opinions - one has her family and the other is single…
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Thankyou
Thanks Katie for creating this support group. I had a 5cm Phyllodes tumor removed 2 and a bit weeks ago. Luckily it has come back low grade, which is the best of a bad situation, but I am getting frustrated with the "grey area" it seems to fall into. I have not ticked the breast cancer box when signing up on this web site…
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Hello Adelaide Ladies!
Hi, just wanted to say hello to all you Adelaide ladies who have joined the group! I didn't know what the chances were in getting an Adelaide group together, so I'm really pleased to have you all on board! I found when I was diagnosed in 2008 that there were hardly any BC support groups in metro Adelaide available,…
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computer skills
My computer skills, or lack of them mean that I cannot navigate this site. I have had cancers for over ten years now, and cannot cope with the sophisticated computing skill level demanded by the site. My tough luck!
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Tropical Holidays
Hi Ladies, Hope you are all well. Was wondering how many of you experienced the lovely hot flushes after your chemo and for how long. Been told by the doctor that I am in temporary menopause and hopefully it will go away. I would just like to have a one night's sleep with out waking up 2 or 3 times in a sweat. It is now…
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Happy dragon boating
Well, we did it. A group of ladies from Rocky went to Bundy for a dragonboat regatta. We were "matched" against the Bundy Pinkies. They won the first race, we tied the second then we won the final - by .06 second. Oh what fun. Today the stiffness is setting in. Gee it was good to "get away" from bc for a couple of days.…
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20th anniversary since diagnosis for Launceston support group convenor
Well at last night's regular monthly meeting we celebrated Pauline's 20th anniversary with a gift, card and cake. She has experienced two recurrences, one in her spine 18 years ago and then last year in her lung, but she has responded well to treatment and is all clear now. Pauline offers support to many here in northern…
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This weeks Newspaper!
My local newspaper Northern District Times did a story on me and i wanted to share that here also. http://northern-district-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/losing-a-breast-is-small-priceto-pay-for-life-says-survivor/#.TouzzcgqyiQ.hotmail Regards Smiley
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Summit in Melbourne
Hi everyone, I love reading all the comments made by you all re the Summit. it was great wasn't it. I have just read "Marlene's" story on the Rural and remote link. Wow Marlene you are a star. I will have a friend of mine read your story before she undertakes her chemo later this month as she will get a great boost from…
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WEDDING BELL'S
I am so happy for Annie2 she has finished her chemo and radiation and is now just on the medication and when she rang the other day to say she and Thomo are being married on the 1st oct i was wrapped great to get happy news . saw her today wednesday and she looks great her hair is back she has a dark pixie cut style suits…
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National Regatta/ Grand final ticket?
Hello lovely ladies, hope every body is well! I havent posted a comment in a couple of weeks, cos I have been away on holiday! We went to Caloundra in QLD to attend Dragons Abreast 1st ever national regatta. It was so fun despite the weather (wind and rain on regatta days). It was great to catch up with some mates from…