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I liked this thought it would be a positive thought
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Mother's day
To all the mothers out there, I hope you have a great day on Sunday !
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It's official; 5yrs cancer free
Just wanted to share some good news. Saw my lovely surgeon for the last time today as he has signed me off (to the ongoing care of my oncologist) after confirming that my results for my 5yr mammogram and ultrasound were clear! One very happy chickadee today!
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A light hearted moment. :)
Have you ever seen the body builder guys who can flex their pectoral muscles (the one in the boob area of the chest) sometimes in synchronised both at once or one at a time? Well I discovered something. :) A year and a half after my mastectomy on one side I have developed a little skinny pec muscle extending over the…
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Singke treatment radiation at time if surgery - breakthrough or not?
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/breast-cancer-treatment-single-dose-of-radiation-replaces-daily-treatment-in-medical-trial/news-story/ec96cb76954e1a4c032774d0f9f0490a I saw this in news in Minday night and emailed Peter McCallum that night. To my surprise I got phone sells the next morning from intake and the…
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Night time bra?
How long do I need to wear a bra at night? Its been several weeks since the lumpectomy surgery and this nasty bra is becoming the most uncomfortable item of clothing I own. One morning I expect my bottom half to be severed from the top. I have nightmares about being strangulated across my midriff. The little hooks and eyes…
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Is there a Dr in the network? Panadol vrs Panadol Osteo
Just wondering is there much of a difference between Panadol and Panadol Osteo apart from the mg's of Paracetamol and the price?
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Made it to 5 years!
Today is my 5 year anniversary of surgery in 2012! I think that's the day you take it from, even though treatment continued until the end of the year the actual cancer was cut out and gone on April 16th. It's such a biggie, and I know not one of my friends and family will remember - but you all know how big it is! This…
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Inspirational lyrics for us to listen to
though Id start this post as I was at work yesterday and was listening to the radio and I'm still standing came on.... Even though its more about a past bad relationship some of the lyrics made me sing out loud!! During my recovery I had a lot of support from people who I didn't think I would and virtually none from one in…
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Happy Star Wars Day
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What the ?
For the last 5 to 6 weeks I have been experiencing back pain, in my neck, beneath my shoulder blades, and in my low er back. Had 2 appointments this week, the discharge appointment with my rads oncologist, and then my medical oncologist. This pain is worse in my neck, and it wakes me at 3am, then Im on the couch with…
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Breast Pain
I just need some advice and/or reassurance .. and who better to ask than the wonderful ladies here! It's been a year and half since I had a lumpectomy and axillary clearance and everything has been moving forward well. I still have a numbness on the underside of my affected arm and down the side of my breast which is my…
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Rise above it
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Last RAD Today
Had my last rad treatment today and couldn't be happier...skin is not good but so happy it is over. Another 2 weeks rest and hopefully can get back into the swing of things at work. Short shifts of course and taking my time. Would like to share a pic from the dreaded radiation room today. Got to put my thumb print on the…