-
Amusing myself with photoshop
I start chemo in approximately 10 days and the thought of losing my hair and other side effects on my body of chemo has been playing havoc with my emotional state. I know I shouldn't worry about it as health is more important but sometimes I feel like I need to mourn my 'former self'. It was 36 degrees here today and I…
-
Reflections
I posted this 12 months ago and feel it is worthy of another round. A good reminder for me when I re-read it. https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/17756/stress-less#latest
-
Have a very Merry Christmas
Well lovely ladies , this is a very big thank you to all that have helped me through a very tough year . It was amazing to meet(both in real life & virtual) such a caring lot of people from a wide range of backgrounds. I am looking forward to meeting more of you in the New Year. I am saddened to see many new names…
-
Christmas greetings to you all
Dear BCNA network members, newbies and old hands; I don't add a lot to discussions, but I certainly get a lot out, as I know we all do! Best wishes to you all for a Happy Christmas, and health and good times in 2019 from jennyss in Western NSW
-
Stress Less
Noting lots of stress with Christmas looming amongst members.Thought I would share some of the lessons learned in my past few years after crippling depression, breast cancer and losing my Sister in law to endometrial cancer. What matters in your life?Connection with people you love.A job that fills your heart with joy most…
-
Three days in.
It’s been three days now since my mother has been diagnosed with cancer. It all seems so surreal. I’ve been holding all my feelings in so well until last night. I wasn’t even thinking that hard about it all and all of a sudden I just couldn’t breathe properly - I had an anxiety attack. I feel bad for this happening right…
-
Otis Retreat
Well lucky me ! after a crappy year we are going to an Otis retreat for 3 nights on Friday . 2 couples ,our close friends who supported me unconditionally are coming with us . We are off to Fernside in Strathbogie , anticipating a lazy weekend with lots of good food & wine ,& fun times . No phone reception/ internet so it…
-
How to recognise anxiety in yourself and others ...
Yep, that would be it!
-
Search function not working ?
is it just me or is the search function not working ? thanks
-
Things to pack and do for Hospital Stays
Over the years and many hospital visits I have made a list of things that can make hospital stay easier and more pleasant, and thought I would share them with those on this site, for those about to go into hospital for surgery for lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction, revision, node removal, those who are on chemo and…
-
Breast cancer stories on TV
A heads up, either a trigger warning, or a you might be interested. If you have Stan, Series 1 Episode 6 of 'The Bold Type' has a breast cancer storyline. I found it quite well done. A BRCA gene, young women's risk, the difficulties some have with the 'marketing' of BC, the emotional distress around testing.. I've not seen…
-
If you could be anywhere else right now where would that be?
Rome
-
Unspoken thoughts
Questions and statements said to me and my thoughts in brackets after. I know I should probably just say them but my father in law died from cancer less than a year ago and family members are still hurting so I answer questions accordingly (not to how I think). You're so strong (if only you knew)I don't know how you do it…
-
Is detecting BC classified as a pre-existing condition?
I changed Health Insurers in April. Kept the same level of cover. There’s no problem with my impending hospital stay, however my fund asked me if it is a pre-existing condition. My last mammogram screening was October 2016, my next was October 2018. No signs or symptoms in between. So when my breast cancer was detected…
-
T-Shirts!
We've got all excited and are having some t-shirts made. They are just for fun, to raise awareness and we're adding $5 to donate to the BCNA. The t-shirts are black and have a silvery grey picture on the front of a dingo howling. It's on the diagonal length of the looped awareness ribbon (though not pink). There is also…