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Good news :)
Hi ladies, Well i had my 2nd cycle of chemo on Wednesday and it all went well like the 1st cycle, which is great specially as i have my 2 boys to look after. Hoping the rest of it goes as smoothly. Spoke to my Oncologist and looks like we may be able to wait until i'm 36 weeks pregnant til baby is induced, instead of 30…
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Hey :-)
Hello all you lovely ladies, I hope I find you all coping well...It's been a while since I blogged so I just thought I'd let you all know how i've been travelling :o ) It is now day 12 post chemo and I must say I came out reasonably unscathed this time around and I still have all my hair which i'm suprised about but none…
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Sue
Hi Girls, Here we are at last with our very own web page - thankyou BCNA. I look forward to this being a place where we can share experiences and information as well as making new connections. Sue
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Shirl!
Hi all...HAVE YOU NMET THE CRAZY sHIRL?? dON'T MISS HER OUT...SEE HER AT OUR AWESOME SUMMIT!!! hAVN A GREAT TIME. xxx
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OUR GRAND DAUGHTERS
not a great picture but will get more on the weekend. leyla is in the hat and jade behind her. thanks for all the wonderful wishes.
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keeping in touch
It feels like i have had this cancer thingy in me for like 12 months, time has been so dreadfully slow but now it's finally on the move. All that worry for nothing ( so far that is). Finally i have seen my surgeon yesterday ( Thursday) and am now booked in this Tuesday for a lumpectomy and sentinel node / axillary…
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aussie64
Hi there I'm Maureen and I am 65 yrs old and have been diagnosed with breast cancer, what a blow that was, as I have and still am healthy....I had a masectomy last Wednesday10th August...I was very fortunate all went well and i am staying Cyndi and Chris(daughter & son-in-law). I have an appointment with the surgeon next…
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ready, steady ....
On the eve of bidding my DDs adieau, I find myself feeling a gamut of emotions; anxious to get the ball rolling, fear of pain, worry of not being able to reach my hair for boofing, concern for how Ian & Haidee will bare the weight of my illness… the list goes on. But I’m simultaneously & thankfully aware that the volume of…
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Using the network -- finding topics of interest
Finding things in the online network Hi all, a few people have asked me lately 'how can I find information on xxxx'. So here's another quick 'using the network' tip. The online network is mostly set up to help you find people. But you can also find topic-based information and conversations when that's what you want. There…
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On unpayed leave until recovered
I finally gave in and admitted that I can not work while having treatment and after listening to my hubby and daughter pleas to give-up work , I went and apply for unpaid leave. Now all I have to do is wait for the meeting with oncologist and to start chemo. I'll be off work until march next year as I promise my family…
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Happier Events Diary
I have decided to start a blog on 'Happier Events' as you can tell by the title - Today was really 'out of the blue' - after treatment it was raining so we decided to go to the Art Gallery - we saw some amazing old paintings including Norman Lindsay - however we could hear this really loud piano music - as we wandered from…
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INVITATION TO ALL
Hi all just a queeeeeeeeeeeeeeck blog we are having a daffodil day / relay for life luncheon on the 26th august at the Mansfield golf club $15-00 per head. if any of you wonderful ladies are near by you are welcome to come along just let me know asap. the $15-00 gets you a light lunch lots of yummy sweets/ coffee/ tea and…
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GOOD NEWS??? BC Survivors
Hello AGAIN :o ) I need some good BC survivor stories... Help me out... I hear nothing but bad things around me lately... Tell me your story :o ) xxx
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Jane
Hi All I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March 2010, after having a mascetomy I had 6 months of chemo followed by 6 weeks of radition.....I started taking tamoxifin in December 2010 and to be honest the side effects I am not enjoying...like many of you I am having terrible hot flushes - the majority at nighttime, which…
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My Support Groups!
Goodmorning!! I just felt that i neede/Wanted to put it out ther and say A BIG THANKYOU to my support groups! Its such a wonderful place to go to and meet, and share the experience with such beautiful and strong women.