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Great weather, NOT...
Well, arrived here safely and was greeted by nasty wet cold weather. Kind of appropriate, suits my mood. Spent time with my dad last night, he isn't there anymore, just seems like a shell on a bed. This is so hard. Tried to get him to respond but nothing. It has been happening for a while, getting more and more sick but I…
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work
I returned to work this week, worked 3 days and I survived. The test will be next week when I try and work the week. I have decided if I cant cope I will listen to my body and head and take a break. On other news I have had my hair coloured and using hair product, whow who would have thought that would be a milestone.…
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Bruschetta with avocado, tomato, hazelnuts & mozarella - YUM!
Hello wonderful chefs! I though i would share this great recipe for Bruschetta with avocado, tomato, hazelnuts & mozzarella that i found. It goes great as a side to some pasta and its perfect to make on the weekend - or in my case, to please the household master chef (other wise known as my Italian nonna) These are what…
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Thank you Anita
I have just read Anita's bog and feel so encouraged that I'm going to give one a go. I too am extremely anxious and not sleeping. I am terrified of the procedure and of getting very depressed after wards.
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Finish Line
Ok so what do I do, go back to work or just enjoy this period of recuperation of energy and mending my body from BC? I have income protection so I don’t financially have to return but I do have to fill out forms to prove why I cannot start work. It’s a hard one. What do I do? I feel a cheat. Am I? Or is it the most…
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Returned to work!
Today I went back to work, I did it! I'm stuffed but I survived.
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Australian Tap Dance Festival starts this weekend!
Hello! The Australian Tap Dance Festival is kicking off in Melbourne this Saturday 27 September! The festival runs until 4 October and there is an incredible schedule of events, including beginner classes. You can find out more information by heading to the Australian Tap Dance Festival website. In the mean time - I…
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Not sure what to do!
Hi all it's been some time since I've visited BCNA online. It's coming up to 12 months since I got the dreaded news I had BC but after a double bilateral mastectomy and recon I'm all good... .....We'll....I stared a few months ago noticing my periods were getting really heavy and also only going a week or so before I…
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Dragon boating for fun, friendship & fitness!
Come & Try Dragon Boating! Dragons Abreast Melbourne (DAM Busters) invites all breast cancer survivors and supporters to join us! Date: 9am Sunday 12 October 2014, Shed 2, North Wharf Rd. Docklands, Melbourne We aim to dragon boat for fun, friendship and fitness; embrace life and improve our well-being, support all those…
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My first day at work:)
Or should I say 'First day at school' :) That's what it felt like, I had worked myself up with nerves wondering about all the 'ifs'. After I served my first customer and had poured the first beer I settled somewhat. Met a lot of new staff who also thought I was 'new' and they all seemed nice. Quite a number of the regulars…
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Moving out
Hello Ladies , hardly belive already past 1 year after cancer treatment end last Janaury , my hair grow quickly , curly , busy time for me , yes some times quiety indeed our house sold , time to moving to other house , in 2 weeks time the 3 weeks time go away my first time trip on cruise , never been go away hmmm I am…
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Take the stairs - make some music!
The Fun Theory says take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator and feel better is something we often hear or read in the Sunday papers. Few people actually follow that advice. The Fun Theory see if they can get more people to take the stairs over the escalator. See the results here... X Steph
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One year today!
One year ago today,at 1.15 pm,I sat in my surgeons office,waiting for the results of my core biopsy.A week earlier,he had sent me home with a book ,titled,Early Breast Cancer,and he said,if the result is. negative,you can simply throw the book away. I found it hard to look at that little book.I couldn't read it at night,or…
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Take a seat - make a friend?
Every new day presents us with an opportunity to connect with those around us. I wanted to share this heart warming Youtube clip that is all about making new friends, sharing and working out how we are all connected. Just a reminder that having support from friends (old and very new) can really help you adopt healthy…
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Happy Birthday to me!
Today is my 33rd birthday. This time a year ago I was freaking out about the giant lump I found in my boob. Happy f*&%king birthday! (And yes I checked, there wasn't one this time round!) This birthday has been much nicer than the last one. I've had a lovely weekend, chilled out and got ready for my last week of training…