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Some good news at last!
What a difference a day makes. At last I have had some good news that I am absolutely over the moon about. I had my Oncology Review appointment today and my Oncologist, who has been away for the last two Docetaxel chemo cycles, was back on board. She asked me lots of questions and had the report from the 'fill in'…
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Washing the wig
I need to wash my wig but I don't have the proper shampoo for it yet. Did someone say they used baby shampoo? Is it necessary to buy the right shampoo and conditioner? I never asked but I gather my wig is acrylic as it was $500. Any suggestions appreciated Thanks
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LONG TIME NO POST
Hi everyone....hope everybody is having as good a day as they can.....Alot has happened since I last posted. Chemo and radiation now over and am on Arimidex for the next few years.....Am having some issues with it - the joints are now much older than I am and i find if i sit for ANY length of time I waddle around like an…
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Back in the Swing
Well lovely ladies...today I got back into normal for the first time in 6 weeks and played golf.....it was great. I haven't swung a club since the Sunday before my first operation as the cut is on my top left near the nipple so right in the back swing. I got the best sports bra...Triaction crop bra...it's so supportive it…
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Research
I figured by now denial was not working so I better try some acceptance, research and planning. OMG maybe denial was better, there is so much out there on the web it was overwhelming. I decide based on what I understand and know about my BC I am going to have faith in my GP and specialist/surgeon and am booked in for…
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2 years on!
So so slack keeping this blog! I had to leave alot of online stuff for a while, it was information over load! Also juggling family life, recovery, employment, the house work ect ect was just getting too much. Any way, I have just gone 2 years since being diagnosed with triple neagative BC. Im feeling better every day, it…
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Talk about ironic
Just thought some of you might see the funny side of this situation. I didn't at the time but can look back and smile about it now! The afternoon before I was to have my mastectomy surgery I received a phone call from a Laser Hair removal salon wanting to know if I needed to book a maintenance appointment. At that stage…
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Alice Springs
Hello, Well I have booked a trip to Alice and Uluru in Sept 6 th to the 12th, on my OWN ! First trip on my own. I am looking forward to it, but will be a little nervous too I expect when the time comes. I am staying in Alice and doing day trips, and one overnight at Uluru. It is something I have wanted to see for a long…
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Lucky duck
I do feel VERY fortunate to have so much time off work. I am blessed with three beautiful grandchildren under the age of 3. Normally I would be working full time and struggling to fit in quality time with them. As it is I can see them several times a week as well as go away for short holidays with my daughters and their…
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2013 what a year!!
This year 2013!!!! Agh ..its been awful for nearly every person I know or people I know of through family or friends. So hard so sad!! Its touched everyone so deeply, whether it be cancer or death or job losses, sickness, relationship breakups, freuds....its just been a hard slog. Why you ask yourself all the time...why so…
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30 & Fab
Hi Girlies Today is my 30th Birthday. Yay Me. Had a fancy dress party last night and had an amazing time. Was going to cancel it as I only had my Lumpectomy on Tuesday but I thought I'm not going to remember my 30th as the Cancer year! Bugger that! Feeling slightly anxious waitng on my results of op, I go back on the 11th…
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it's chilly
Hi everyone, I have just caught up on the good and bad news from the group. Such wonderful news celbird, it's truly wonderful for you and offers such positive hope to everyone with this struggle. Well, winter is here and it can be grey and miserable but today is one of those crisp sunny days which makes one happy to alive.…
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Confidential Coffee and Chat
I really found it great to be in a friendly environment, with lots of support, care and encouragement on Wednesday morning. The Weekly informal get together is held at the Cancer Support Centre in Launceston at 10.30am each week. For people who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis within the last 5 years. The…
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Slow Dance
Slow Dance This is a poem written by a terminally ill young girl with cancer, in a New York Hospital. Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance…
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Back to work soon
Seemed like it wouldn't happen but the chemo fog has lifted. Go back to work on Tuesday. Looking forward to getting some normality back! Cording in my arm is still restricting me driving only short distances. Kinda nervous about work colleagues reactions to me cause I haven't been back to work since my diagnosis back in…