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Back again..drs fault
Hello lovely ladies. So I posted a few months back that my bc had returned. Well what a big 2 months… glad I listened to my body and intuition.. first diagnosed with a rare bc in 2020, lumpectomy and radium and didn’t know any better to question the treatment given.. after ditching first oncologist due to him being a major…
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Hair loss question
Hi Everyone, so it is day 20 after my first chemo and when i washed my hair this morning I noticed that there was way more hair than usual in my hands on then on my towel when drying it.. I keep it naturally short and am going to shave it. Today is Tuesday and my best mate is a hairdresser who is going to come over for…
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Guitar
Next Fri having single mastectomy on my right. My greatest delight is playing guitar, how long before I can play again?
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In your gardens
I'm hoping to see what's growing in your gardens. Some early spring things anywhere?
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Venting
Hello Everone, I hope I can use this time for a little serious but light hearted rambling. So hey we females, cop the lot. First there's our menstrual cycle which can be debilitating and last for years. Then the joys, high & low of pregnancy, how it ruins our bodies, keeps us sleep depraved, still do all the housework,…
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Just a little 😃
Haven't done it yet, but just wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase a single bra with additional extra to hide mastectomy, maybe with a fluffy pom pom 🤣
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Public / Private
Hello, it’s been quiet a while since I have been on hear , I am in my 7 th year and I am off tamoxifen woo hoo. I am on a bit of a mission and would love some feed back from you all regarding going to a public hospital what did you get after your surgeries the freebies , bra , leaflets , the horse shoe pillow for under…
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Going ahead Alone
2022 has been a tough year - and then it got tougher again. Hubby's chemo treatment changed in Dec and from then on, sadly, he lost his hair (of which he was always VERY proud, to have a full head of luxurious hair at age 85) & sadly also had trips to hospital for infections & reactions to vaccinations. Then, when his…
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Working - radiation and hormone treatment
Hi everyone - I feel a bit slack complaining that I am about to start radiation and I don't know how I will manage to continue to work when I hear of people working and having chemo. I feel overwhelmed by the thought of managing. How have other people managed? I am run down after surgery, working and day to day living. I…
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Happy Belated Birthday 🥂
Sending a very big Happy Birthday greeting to a lovely lady who has had a big birthday in secret - yes, June, I noticed the cards when I called to borrow your laptop my friend ! I am sorry I missed it. Thank you for everything you have done for me and for others during our BC sagas. I hope you celebrated well. May it be…
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Has anyone decided on a total life change ?
I realise that to some this post may be quite stupid but ...... I will persevere ..... Since my BC diagnosis 4 years ago I have been unsettled. The whole COVID thing has made things worse. As my husband passed away just prior to my diagnosis and we have no family at all I feel really at a loss in the world. I decided a…
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Shingles Vaccine
At a recent GP appointment getting the flu jab he recommended I get the shingles vaccine. As I was due for the 4th COVID shot I could not have it then (not recommended together, although the flu and COVID ones are OK together). I have no idea if I had the chickenpox or was vaccinated as a kid ! Anyone else advised to get…
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Stopping treatment
I (and only I) have made the decision to stop my chemo treatment. After suffering for weeks now since my last round with hospitalisations, infections. pain, oral thrush to the extent that I haven't eaten in 3 weeks I just think that any more treatment would actually kill me. I know my family is going to argue this with me…
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Thinking of all our members in flood affected areas - heartbreaking
Our thoughts & prayers go out to everyone who's been affected in flood affected areas - from Qld east coast down to NSW mid & north coast areas, Sydney and even the southern coastal towns as well ..... I know some Brisbane areas copped it AGAIN over night, after cleaning up the first lot of mud & cleaning out their houses…
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A new daily Brain Game for your mental health ..... Wordle or worse still, Quordle
A few months ago, my sister put me onto this new 'brain game' called Wordle!! Initially I hated it .... now, I'm hooked!!! You get a new one every day. https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html You need to guess what the word is, in just 6 goes!! No hints are given!! So it is important to choose 'good words' in the…