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Time out
I have been very lucky! I've just returned from 3 weeks in South Africa. This was to make the most of the break after 6 months of chemo and before radiotherapy starts on Monday! It felt so good to get away and feel 'normal' again. (Well nearly) Only a few things to contend with: # keeping the wig hair under control in the…
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Returning to Nursing
I have finished my treatment for some 2 weeks now. I had the hamburger with the lot! Mastectomy (left breast) axillary clearence, chemo and radiotherapy. I hated chemo but Radiotherapy I found was far worse because it was daily and I was so sore and burnt. It did my head in. Now I am wondering whether I am up to returning…
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Granddaughter's perspective
My Charlee Pearl is 2 1/2 years old. I have had cancer since she was 1 1/2. I was away having my radiation treatment when her brother Jed was born. When I came home, Charlee was running into the house singing out "Nanny, Nanny, Nanny" and running as fast as she could. She could hear me speaking and then she saw…
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Clearing out the crap
So....today I dragged myself out of bed after eating an incredibly unhealthy, carb loaded breakfast...and decided to clear out the wardrobe! Yes perhaps not a brilliant idea of mine, but once started it had to be finished. It even involved a fast drive to the hardware store (mitre had it)...to reduce clutter. The whole…
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Granddaughter's perspective
My Charlee Pearl is 2 1/2 years old. I have had cancer since she was 1 1/2. I was away having my radiation treatment when her brother Jed was born. When I came home, Charlee was running into the house singing out "Nanny, Nanny, Nanny" and running as fast as she could. She could hear me speaking and then she saw…
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50 years since diagnosis on NW Tassie!
Acticle in The Advocate: http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1402840/shared-experiences/ Re-typed below: a wonderful life story! FIFTY years survival of breast cancer is a dream for most women suffering from the disease. But for Elaine Marsh it is a reality. Mrs Marsh found a lump in her breast when she was just eight…
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Thanks
Hi girls thank you for accepting me into rout group . I have been looking for something locally. Do you have regular meet ups? My story is I have 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 11 and my hubby Christian all have been great support and I have my saint of a mother in law who comes to all of my Chemo appointments, I've just finishes 4…
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Working during treatment
Hi ladies. I'm hoping someone can help with my questions. I'm newly diagnosed with invasive lobular bc and have yet to see the specialist. I've been reading heaps of stories from everyone and I know every case is different but was wondering, if I require chemo can I still work. I work full time as an administrator from…
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Classic comments
I have enjoyed and not enjoyed some of the comments that come with people reacting to the news that I have breast cancer. Two comments that stand out to me are: On hearing that I was having a double mastectomy one of the other parents at my school (a larger lady) offered her boobs for a "bosomy cuddle" if my boys (4 and…
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Kezza
hi all I was born in Brissy but spent most of my life here in Townsville. Looking to move home and just wondered if anyone might know of anywhere we might be bale to stay its just myself and my son he is 15 I also have a Chihuahua and cat. I am a Social Worker so dont anticipate being out of work long. Any assistance I…
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Advocate on the journey
When my elderly parents started to get ill, I realized that they needed an advocate to go with them to doctors and to take in all that was being said so that it could in turn be understood by them. Someone needed to hold the threads of medications, treatments and general observance in place. At the time, I remember saying…
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Do I look like that woman?
When I first found my lump, I expected my doctor to tell me that it was an infected cyst and that I should have antibiotics and then he would lance it, remove it or something. But.....no....you need to travel 120 kms and get a mammogram done possibly ultra sound and then more than likely biopsy. Me: Huh? So you think that…
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It all started when I turned 40
May 2012. I know that some people say that life begins at 40, but for me turning 40 was far from a wonderful new beginning. It was a new beginning, but it was a beginning full of worry and uncertainty, a year full of surprises and new challenges. I received many phone calls and well wishes on turning 40. Including a call…
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Anninversary - what is the date?
I'm not sure what date is significant in this whole journey but I am going to go with the date that sticks most in my mind....and I am not sure that it is the correct one, but it is the one the doctor wrote on my paperwork.........4th October. So I am now rushing away to the 1st anniversary of my diagnosis. Then there is…
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Keep on keeping on!
Well more great news and I'm so incredibly relieved! My scans yesterday revealed no evidence of disease! To say I am over the moon is an understatement. I feel as though I am well and truly dodging a bullet! I had tears of joy when I heard the news...and a giant sigh of relief! I now have 12 more weeks to enjoy before…