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Very excited
Hi all, I'm really getting very exctied about attending my first Summit. This time last year, I wouldn't have had a clue about the Breast Cancer Summit, nor much of an idea about breast cancer either. Last year I thought breast cancer was just breast cancer. Talk about a steep learning curve. Now I want to learn everything…
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Darn it! You can't pick your neighbours!
Well ladies, I couldn't let this little gem slip by and not splash it on the pages of our blogs - As most of you know I go home on the weekends, you know - revel in your OWN bed, your OWN lounge suite - Your OWN everything (including dunny) etc, etc! Any way - peace and quiet is what I am wanting (plus a few chardies on a…
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support groups
Hi all. Round one of chemo under my belt and so far Im feeling pretty good. I met with the radiation oncologist today to discuss radio after chemo :( If my treatment plan goes right I should be treatment free 4 day before christmas!!! YAY! Im just posting to say how blessed Iam to have met so many wonderful people along…
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St Kilda
Looking forward to meeting other survivors of breast cancer, time to think and listen
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i'm off to bali too...
Hi All I'm off for 11 days of R&R on monday to sunny Bali. Then as soon as i get back i am straight back into 6 weeks of radiotherapy. See you all when i get back....i will think of you whilst i'm sipping cocktails by the pool....lol Cheers Kerrie
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I AM A OMA AGAIN
Well it's been a great day my step son Shane and Partner Sherron's twin girls arrived this arvo both 6lb not identicle. Leyla Estelle and Jade Victoria Peatt little sisters for Maxwell 2yrs. when i get photos i will try to put them here cheer you all up they are our 10th and 11th grand kids. and the parents do own tv's we…
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heading back to work while waiting for chemo to start
Feeling a bit anxious , as monday I am heading back to work , while waiting for chemo to start. I been diagnosed with Early Breast Cancer on 21/6/11 had my first surgery to remove the lump and sentinel node biopsy on 7/7/11 than I found out that the cancer did not spread to my lymph nodes but is very agressive grade 3 and…
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Ginny
I am just about to begin my first round of chemo with TAC. I have been doing lots or reading about side affects etc. It probably sounds very vain but I have false nails infilled approx every 3 weeks and was wondering if anyone else having chemo has continued to maintain false nails? Should I have them removed before I…
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Update
Hi there, well last chemo over and done just have to get through the side effects and then straight onto the radiotherapy starting 22/8 finishing on the 27/9 just in time for my second grandchild to arrive roughly on the 30/9 so something really terrific to look forward to. Being away from home for 5 1/2 weeks is not going…
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It's been a while
Hi all - It has been a while - about 4 weeks since I found out that the early breast cancer had spread to my lungs, skin and another node and what a ride! I wish I had enjoyed rollercoasters as a kid - I may have been better prepared for this. I've had 3 treatments so far - my cocktail is Navlebine (vinerelbine) and…
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Happy Birthday to me!
It's my birthday & I have breast cancer! A return call after a routine mammogram revealed more than I would have liked, but better to deal with this sooner rather than later. OK, so my birthday was yesterday, but it's kind of important to me to be associating the start of this journey with a celebration ~ we're underway &…
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fundraiser
Hi all, I have been thinking about putting on a dinner to raise funds and awareness. I have some ideas: getting some guest speakers including local breast care nurse, some local entertainment ( Australian Irish Dance Champ, singers, musicians) and approaching local business for donations for raffle prizes. I am hoping that…
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Get connected day!
Hi all! We've had a lot of new members join the last few weeks, so it seems a good time for a "Get Connected Day post" . :) So, for everyone who's new, and those who haven't posted yet, here's your chance to introduce yourself by leaving a comment here, or by making a post in your own blog. As always, the purpose of the…
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You can get through this Rach!
I am new to this and thought it may help me get through the tough time ahead of me.... It has been a week since my routine check up, biopsy and being told I have lobular carcinoma. I have always been conscience of breast cancer as both my Nanna's had it. One had a masectomy and the other unfortunately died from the…
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cancer is the pits
hey all haven't been on the net for a few days, had our two year old grand son for a visit, boy am i stuffed. was meant to have him longer but been down today. found out last night a friend that was in our cancer support group and returned to england to be with family during her fight with breast cancer she got 2ndry in…