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Helping ourselves
My treatment has been mastectomy/partial axillary dissection, FEC/D chemo, radiotherapy, Tamoxifen, oopherectomy and now Femara. I am just over 3 years into this post bc world. Throughout this time I have tried to find ways to alleviate the side effects of treatment, prevent further complications and generally achieve the…
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Just diagnosed, seeking advice to find a good breast cancer surgeon in Melbourne city area
I am still in shock, but the first thing I have to do is to find a breast cancer surgeon for the surgery. Appreciate your recommendations for a good and patient breast cancer surgeon in Melbourne city area. Thank you so much.
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Module one
Hi All, I'm a newbie to BCNA training and even though I'm considered to be off the younger generation not sure I like this form of training, think I'm more of the old fashioned type and like putting paper to pen! ?????? So here goes my answer to the question about how I think BCNA differs from other organisations... BCNA…
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BCNA is unique!
I have been a CL for over 3 years and during that time I have noticed many changes as the network has grown. BCNA recognises that it's members needs vary greatly and they are constantly evolving and responding according to feedback provided. All of the information and support materials are current and relevant to…
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Travel Insurance
Hi everyone, Would anyone remember the post a member put up a while ago about travel insurance? Really appreciate if anyone can help Thanks Airlie ?? ??
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Big Red
Hi all, just brought this painting back from the Bright Autumn Exhibition, where I had this in as one of my entries. I hope that you like it. Cuddles, Trace ????????
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That peaceful feeling....
Day 1 - after round six. Well after my last round yesterday, I had a little rest and then went out to dinner to another of my favourite places to eat Davo's Trattoria at Moorebank. We went with a brother/sister in law and a couple of their friends. Was a good night and the food was delicious and it was good to meet some…
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Five years and counting :)
Well I have finally got five minutes to gather my thoughts after a busy couple of weeks. March 31st marked 5 years since my mastectomy following my recurrence of triple negative breast cancer just 18months after initial diagnosis and 6 months after completing all my treatment. What a scary time that was for me. However I…
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Piano
Hi all. I have started piano / It adds to the pain but is great meditation and has improved strength. I used to do it years ago and go once a week for lessons. What I have experienced is peoples total intolerance of my BC and impatience. People fall into two groups empathetic and recid and mean. Piano calms me along with…
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The best laid plans...
Day 16 - after round five. Well thanks to the universe, my day was ruined! Had a great night's sleep...wake up put kettle on and BAM! The nose bleed form Hell! Nose bleeds are something I am used too...I have dealt with them all my life.....but I've e only had one other that warranted help form the hospital and that was…
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Very brave of me and us
I'm a bit like a lot of gals on here keep your mouth shut be strong however I intend on reminding the medical profession we are not statistics I'm not an survivor I'm just someone living with fear and reality may be my last post here as I want to move on I'm sorry NOT for fighting and being real does my head in the last…
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The gift that keeps on giving
Hi all i had been feeling reasonably positive and the thought of BC was mostly relegated to the back corner of my mind now that treatment is all over and I am just doing annual checkups - so it was a pretty good place to be. i apologise in advance if what I am about to say makes you think about something you had not…
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Just sad
In the last 3 days I have helped my daughter through the first day of a long-term relationship break-up, found out a friend has secondary breast cancer and heard that another friend is struggling with pain after surgery for cancer. The hardest thing is knowing that nothing I can do will take away their pain. Just so sad…
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This weeks inspiration
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A slap to the heart
OK here goes..... I am the eldest of four.My family has been estranged for a number of years, practically all my life.....My Mum and Dad divorced when I was 14 but she lived in my room for 6 months before she moved out......NOT fun! I got married without my father walking me down the isle and when my mother actually got to…