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100+ in the palm of my hand
I was thrilled to be able to speak at a large group of independent retires this morning, and as I included a fair bit about men, to the men who were attending, I was blown away when a chap told me I was "brilliant"! The boys do still feel left out of all the conversations, not only with breast cancer. I have just…
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Can anyone recommend where to buy a wig
hi all, I'll be starting chemo in a couple of weeks and my oncologist said my hair will come out, so want to buy a wig possibly.. I've already got a few scarves, but I want to try some wigs too.. I'm going to Melbourne this weekend, can anyone recommend any good places that will be open Saturday? i have a couple of…
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Old Boots
hi all, here is today's paining of some old boots I found. Hope that you like it ??
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Celebrate with me
Hello there ladies, Next year is my 5th year anniversary of my Breast Cancer Diagnosis. I am now writing my book titled "Single Breasted woman" (although it may change to Single Breasted Women). I am writing it as a celebration of life, detailing my journey from just before my diagnosis up to next year some time. I also…
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Sharing art
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This is me now Love my different Hair
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Hair
hi all, hope everyone is well, just sitting here rubbing what I call my bum fluff on my head and wondering how much hair loss everyone experience with the ac chemo?? I have lost hair on head except for the bum fluff and underarms but that appears to be it, I have my last ac in a week then on to 1a week for 12 weeks, am I…
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Don't understand this network
Hi all, I'm trying to use this network but find the mobile version limiting and frustrating. I'm sure there are loads of interesting, informative and supportive comments and stories in here somewhere but besides what seems to be the latest posts and responses my searches come up zero. Have entered 'tamoxifen' and 'femara'…
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Dinner down South
Hi ladies, Our next and final dinner for this financial year is to be held at The Marion Hotel, 849 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park 5043, phone 8276 8888 on Friday 26 June 2015 at 7pm. If you would like to come along for a chat & and some laughter please RSVP to either the ABCFG Facebook page or here. Look forward to meeting some…
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Wendy
Was diagnosed with breast cancer in March and am undergoing Chemo before having a mastectomy, then radiation. I am over the shock of the diagnosis, and am coping with the side effects of treatment. My lifestyle has changed somewhat, but I am coping with that okay. The support I have received from friends and family has…
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Take 2
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A Stitch in Time Sashiko - Embroidery
Hello creative corner, Have you ever heard of a decorative form of Japanese embroidery called Sashiko? This June, BreaCan will be holding a session on Sashiko of which Lea O'Sullivan from the 'Kimono house' will be showing the basics of this hand stitched craft. Spots can fill up fast, so if you are in the Melbourne area…
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HELLO TO NEW PERTH/WA GIRLS
Hello to Leone88 Cath6053 Jennie44 Shans I have noticed that all you luvlies have requested to join our Perth/WA Women's Group. I have approved your requests and hoping that it has gone through and accepted you. I also tried connecting with you but it has said pending. Please Private Message me and let me know if it shows…
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Searching
My name is Wendy, and I was diaognosed with breast cancer 16yrs ago. Life has been good to me since that time. I have been lucky to see my 3 granchildren born and spend precious time with them. Early last year I had an x-ray for a painful back . This was followed by many scans etc. and I was diaognosed with secondary…
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Hair
Im feeling very clever,that I worked out how to do this!!! It's actually super easy!!!Cheers Robyn