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Going back to Work
Hi All Just about to start my new lot of chemo (docetaxel) after my first 3 rounds of FEC. So far so good , the 3rd round was the worst for nausea etc - bit anxious about the docetaxel after hearing mixed reactions from others. Then I have 5 weeks of radiation after that. Having so much time off work has also made me…
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Trapunto quilt
Hi, After seeing this done at Seymour field days I got right into trapunto it is great fun! I have done a girls cot quilt and pillow slip and now doing a farm animal boys cot quilt not for anyone in particular just because I enjoy it.
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Insurance News Article
Hi All, I've just recently been interviewed for an article in the Insurance Times. I wanted to remind everyone in our industry that we must take time to get those all important health checks and told my story about going for a rountine mammogram that resulted in me being diagnosed with breast cancer. Another point I wanted…
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That was another week
As I manage to make my way through one week after another, I pop into BCNA, to say hi to a few people and have flash backs of last year. Having been recently asked "Did having Breast Cancer change you?" I replied "I dont think so, perhaps a little less superficial." There is definatley a life before Cancer and one after…
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Going Nowhere Fast
My husband and I are overdue for a holiday. But where to go? After considering several options we’re doing something new. We’re calling it ‘going nowhere fast’. Our plan is to have a holiday at home. Our reasoning is partly financial. Holidays away can be very expensive. We’ve spent a lot of money on treatment over the…
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BEST PLACE TO BUY A WIG IN SYDNEY
Hi, Just wondering if anyone could give me some advise on the best place to buy a wig in Sydney or online. I have naturally wavy/curly hair and finding it difficult to find anything that fits that description. Would like it to look as natural as it can, and also which type of wig is suitable for hair loss, there are lace…
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TNBC survivors
On Wednesday, I met with a local lady who also has TNBC....it was sensational to be with someone who understood....knew what I was feeling and thinking....what a blessing! She is the first local that I have been able to sit down with who has had TNBC... everyone has their own journey to go through bu to have understanding…
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My facebook campaign
I am also a singer/songwriter and I started this on Facebook recently. If any wants to help spread the word that would be awesome. Also suggestions if you have heard of any trials In The natural realm I am looking to donate, I am already involved in a ginger extract trial at the moment. So any good suggestions please tell…
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very confused
Im a 40 yr old mum of three kids. I also have severe depressive bipolar. Last year two lumps turned up that turned out to be sebaceous cyst. After 6 months of trying to get rid of them I was offered surgery. I had a mammo and ultrasound. The bottom cysts was vesticular and the radiologist sais it looked angry. Then the…
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Support for the Kids
Hi All, Just wondering what support you have found for your children? My 9yr old stepson has reacted with pretty severe mood swings since my diagnoses. Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen with their children. He doesn't know life without either his mother or I and I don't think it would have mattered if it…
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8 months back at work
Apologies for not being able to get on line as much as I can and thank you to Mandy Forteath for her wonderful dedication to BCNA. I have thrown myself into my studies as a Pharmacy Assistant, and working 25 hours per week. I am studying Certificates II and III in Community Pharmacy and about to start the final 6 toughest…
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Strangers
So I was sitting at Muffin Break having coffee with a friend and an older lady (complete stranger) comes up to me and says" you know having cancer or whatever illness you have, really suits you" I' m kind if gobsmacked so just smiled and nodded. She then stops again as she comes back with her coffee and witters on about…
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FEC You!
So what can I say about my first experience of FEC ? Oh yes it sucks! I wasn't sick which was good, I did however feel like I'd been hit by a bus. I had some discomfort in my stomach, my Knees and other joints felt painful and I felt nauseous. I found it difficult to walk my feet were numb and When I wasn't bitching and…
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Burswood
So I've been feeling totally crap last week, snotty and coughing with an eye infection that lives me so much it just doesn't wanna go! It felt like a wasted week, it was Friday before I felt like I had any energy. On Saturday morning though I was back to feeling listless and tired. We had booked in to see the illusionists…
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Back to Work
So I went back to work today, it felt really weird, especially as the system has been Dow for the last two weeks! I went in at 7.30 all pink and fluffy, youllbe relieved to know that normal service was resumed by 8.30 and I was back to my grumpy self. It was great seeing everyone and I got lots of hugs from people, working…