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Nighties etc
Now here is a random question. What type of nighties/sleepwear/clothing should I be buying myself for post mastectomy op weeks? We will be in the midst of a hot summer, I know there will be drains etc. Any suggestions that might minimize dressing and clothing issues?
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Bone pain 12mths on
Hi everyone I am on tamoxifen and it has been 12mths since my last chemo. My body is super sore. Hips, elbows etc. I work 2-3 days casually in childcare. This is quite enough for me. I wondered how you guys manage the pain? Regards Trikki2
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Who is a 'Carer' in Victoria? Care Card & 'myki' card available to you
Hi guys Just saw a post elsewhere, re a Care Card and 'myki' card for free travel in Vic for Carers! Not sure if this is available in other states?
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Exemestane and Joint/Muscle/Tendon Pain
I know this subject has probably been done over and over but I am interested in finding out if anyone has had success with controlling severe pain caused by aromatase inhibitors. I have had endometrial cancer and breast cancer. Both primary cancers. Both hormonally driven. As a result I need to stay on HIs possibly for the…
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Skin Cancer
Post chemo and in the middle of my hormone treatments my skin has fast forwarded all the skin cancers I might have had detected when I was older. I am a fair skinned, freckled, red head so you know the skin type. I can burn within 5 minutes in the sun especially now I am on this skin drying Tamoxifen. The other day I…
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For a Cheer up
when your alone and overwhelmed and need a bit of a giggle scroll through Friday Funnies definitely lifts the mood to pick a random number and lighten up so sleep will come.
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Tiredness
Diagnosed 6 years ago but constantly feel tired. They told me I wouldn't feel like this after 2 years. Anyone else have issues and what do you do
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Hi again and just an opportunity to say thanks.
It’s been many months since I last visited this forum. It’s great to see so many familiar names, and catch up on stories. In January last year I was standing on board a sinking ship - literally! When my breast surgeon phoned to tell me my biopsies were positive for lobular Breast Cancer, I was standing on the replica deck…
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Flying after mastectomy
Hello all, Thanks in advance for your comments. I am 5 weeks post a skin and nipple sparing single mastectomy with immediate implant on top of the muscle. Margins are not clear so I will be back in surgery in a few weeks to have the nipple and skin removed (gutted but that’s another post). I have an annual girls weekend…
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Return to work - physical hardship
Hello all, This is my first time writing here and I am feeling overwhelmed and desperate for some consolation. I don’t know who to turn to because the ‘Non cancer ‘ family and friends around me don’t really understand what am currently going through, although they always show their love and support. My first week back at…
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Whats' happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction
Hi ladies, Just a reminder for anyone who is a member of our group to pop over and have a look occasionally as we are a private group and as such our posts don't appear in the main forum. New members are always welcome and we have an amazing collection of photo stories that our very generous ladies have shared to give you…
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Headwear
hi there everyone. I have a big bag of bandanas and scarves if anyone would like them. They have travelled to three different states so there’s something for everyone’s tastes. Happy to post. Just let me know. 💕 Margie x
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Cooling mat
https://www.ozsale.com.au/shop/sale/Mega-Warehouse-Clearance/s/QIZrraGMwEaeUJiMtyn0eA/product/Cool-GelMat-Cool-GelMat-90cm-x-90cm/s/nqgjdqLLs0KQf6tiigd2IA?ssf=false&saleID=99056785-b03c-46b6-ae1f-372a03534e50&productID=48005198-5b58-45a0-90d2-d02bd0226328&sc=3&ca=FB-DPA-RET-OZ_25-65_ATCxPUR-VALUE&c=16 Wish i I had one of…
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Friends
Evening lovelies, I have been having a hard time lately with being empathetic with my friends and family over, what seems to me, such trivial problems. I understand everything is relative to whats going on in everyone’s world but I feel that this is causing a rift in between mine and my family and friends relationships and…
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Bone aches
Well second chemo has not been as kind as chemo 1 but that was not surprise. Having a few different issues this time. I knew there would be bone pain but not sure what level is OK and what isn't. Panadol is keeping it under control but I'm not doing much. Any words of wisdom. Strange to not really know what 'normal'…