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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.
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2nd stage rose garden
Just got back from seeing the pink rose plants I arranged being planted in Launceston's City Park. 50 bushes have been donated by the Launceston City Council and will be blooming in November so I will have an official opening then. There will be a plaque with our lady logo on it. Nearby is a seat where people can sit and…
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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…