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"Support groups 'exclude' men with breast cancer"
I was very disappointed to read the above story in The Age today. Mr Arnold has had a shattering experience, but I can confirm that BCNA has, for many years, included men in all that they offer. It has been very evident that the majority of male breast cancer survivors prefer to tackle their battle alone, and we have all…
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The Foxs Lady
I'm feeling very isolated as a TNBC in my area. To my knowledge there is one other (a recent diagnosis who is now going head long into intensive treatment). I have physically met three survivors. I know that there are more out there but I find women with hormonal breast cancer have no concept of TNBC. Looking forward to…
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I reflect as October draws to an end
As this month of October being Breast Cancer month draws to an end it makes me reflect on my journey. As most of you know my journey has not come to an end yet but has taken a much different path that it is highly unlikely the majority of you would ever need to take. I have a diagnosis of post irradiation breast morphea,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness?
I am just wondering about the aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I imagine it is to draw people's attention to BC, educate them about risk factors, early detection and raise money for research etc. It would seem that some companies and individuals are using the promotion of BC this month for their own advantage. Last…
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Finances
i have been wondering this past few days how others manage financially through teatment - unfortnately for me i have been unemployed for over 2 years - had a bit of temp work but that's about it. I am now totally freaked out about how we are going to manage. I am a single parent and newstart just doesn't cut it in terms of…
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A bunch of flowers for you all...
A bunch of flowers for you all on this beautiful Saturday ...
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Home
Home... always knew I was a home bod!!! It feels wonderful to be home, with my stuff around me (even though much of it is in boxes, awaiting my move to my "new house") Felt peaceful when we drove into Swan Hill. Had 2nd Chemo yesterday....minimal side effects.... so came back to Swan Hill earlier today. Next treament is…
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Mini Field of Women Perth
On Saturday 9 November between 1.00pm and 7.00pm I will be hosting a Mini Field of Women at the Mount Hawthorn Primary School Fair. At 4.00pm the very talented Katie Hardman will be singing and we will pay tribute to those women, men and their families who have been touched by Breast Cancer by releasing hundreds of pink…
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In the local paper
Kellyville Breast Buddies is a support group that my buddy Katriona and I started at the beginning of the year.We have many women in our group now and offer support,friendship and information from BCNA.We also sew drain bags which we put in a gift pack and donate to our local hospital for women undergoing breast…
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SO LUCKY
Hello luvly ladies I am afraid I have not been on the siteas much as I would like lately chatting with you all as much as I would like anyway. I find a good chunk of my day is taken out up with the hyperbaric chamber and then when I get home I am just a "lil bit" tired at the moment. I am waiting for when it starts to have…
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Counting my blessings
Oddly, cancer has been a blessing to me in many ways. 1. as a workaholic, I was forced to STOP....stop work, stop running around, stop my life. 2. I had to leave home and go to Brisbane for my treatment and that meant making arrangements to look after my mother (I'm her carer). This meant that I established new…
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New boobies for christmas
Hi Ladies, I know I'm slack, I havent really posted in a while but I have been keeping myself very busy since my last chemo. Its now 7 weeks post Chemo- Taxol. On my last post I made mention of my hickman line and how much I loved it and I wouldnt change a thing but it did cause my doctors greif 1 week post chemo. As I…
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WOW!!!!
i had my onc day wed just gone and i asked him if i could have a double mastectomy,, wellll i never seen him go nuts before,, he was shakking his bald head like a wet puppy and teling me i was silly an that its all up my head an just talking from a onc point of view,, he said that its not going to make my quality of life…
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next get together
Hi all, Our next get together has been decided Sunday 17th November at BEACH 162 at 160-162 Beach St Frankston 3199 At 12 midday for a lovely lunch. New faces welcome. come join us for a great day Confirmation to Adean by 12th November
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On this day
On this day three years ago I did not know I had cancer. I was not worried, I was just annoyed that my training (running) was disrupted for a few weeks due to the surgery I had had the week before to take a lump out of my breast. The lump did not feel the way I imagined cancer would feel and the GP, ultrasound technician…