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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…
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Have had a blubbery weekend
... even though I learnt on Friday that my first post-diagnosis mammogram was clear and a quick ultrasound in the surgeon's office was OK too. I think the tears were partly a combination of the post-treatment blues and first mammogram anxiety. But, he's also sent me off to have a blood test for possible jaundice, and the…
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My Heart
My Heart My heart yearns for yesterday, When Cancer hadn’t invaded my breasts. My heart yearns for the old me, When I wasn’t scarred on the outside, or the inside. My heart yearns for the knowledge That my husband and I will grow old together. My heart yearns for my daughters, That they will never know breast cancer like I…
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oh what a night
Hi all, What a fantastic night last night was. Dancing, food, and great company. Met a few new friends and made some important contacts. It was great talking with Eddie, Julia and catching up with Raelene. Now I am looking forward to the summit. The only auction item I was really interested in was the dinner with Raelene…
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Birthday
Celebrating my 38th birthday today. Going through a lot of mixed emotions. Happy to be getting another year older when I used to dread it. How things have changed. This time last year didn't have a worry in the world and was enjoying life with my new baby, this year my life has been turned upside down. I am now really…
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Damn Shoulder
Sheesh, has my left shoulder been giving me curry again today, but it is not as you would expect due to the cancer, well not solely... Back before BC I was on workcover for recurring (chronic) Bursitis caused from being a "checkout chick" so was permanently taken off checkouts & giving other work that could be modified to…
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REgrowth
Hi Everyone, I haven't blogged for a while, so I thought I'd better let you all know I'm still kicking along. What do you think of my new profile pic? See my new locks (I call "peach fuzz"). Its just like fluff and about 1 cm long in places very fine and lighter colour than I had prior to chemo. That is 3 months worth of…
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My journey...
Hello everyone, As most of you are aware, having cancer and going through all the treatments can be a very tough process - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Hence the lack of writing and updates on this website. However, I have been making a diary of my journey elsewhere. If you'd like to follow…
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Supporting BCNA
I have been touched by the amount of my clients and friends and their families affected by Breast Cancer. I like to be helpful by sharing information to help the women, friends and families affected by Breast Cancer. I am happy i am able to donate 1% of all make-up sales to BCNA. In September - October 2010 Kylie's…
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Travel Insurane
Was wondering if anyone could suggest a travel insurance company that was happy to cover early stage breast cancer whilst still having treatment without costing the earth.