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Funny how things turn out
Wow! I can't believe it - but in a week or two - Oct 28th to be exact - this will mark my first anniversary of my diagnosis. Where did that year go? What did that year bring? What did I learn - what have I gained during this past year? And where am I heading....?? I'll tell you....(in no particular order - just as it comes…
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Not covered under Medicare.
I have been on Femara since August last year. I have had a bone density scan and now have to have a bone injection I think yearly and go on tablets. My Dr was most upset as Medicare do not cover for the injection and the tablets are not on the PBS. I think the injection is $200 or more, that is what I am told, not sure of…
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Update of where I am at now
Hey girls, Thought it was about time I got on and gave an update of where I am at now. I finished my last chemo on 20 July and then had a 4 week break before I started radiotherapy. In the last week of my 4 week break hubby and I went for a lovely one night stop over in Sydney where I met up with a special lady and her…
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Xmas Cards
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share a couple of xmas cards I have made. xx
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Lucky stars
Earlier this year I noticed a lump in my left breast that was not going anywhere. It was hard and persistent but not very big. Having always had lumpy breasts I proceeded to ignore it for quite sometime. Then eventually I could hear the voice of my best friend in my head telling me to get it checked out. My best friend…
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Just to let you know what I've been up to
Hi girls Hope this post finds everyone well. You've all been so busy...with various events, talks and media activity - it's great to hear. I'm so proud to read of everyone's activities - we certainly are continuing our dynamic little group. Thought I'd give you another update and tell you what I've been up to as well. Our…
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Cake time
This is a recent cake I did (not one of my best I can tell you) for my youngest cousin's 18th birthday. It was marbled white and dairy chocolate mud cake, covered with fondant, surrounded by Kool Mints. The hearts were all sparkled and made of icing. My cuz was wrapt.
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Kindness of people!!
One thing i have learnt throughout all of this is the kindness of others... So many lovely people in the world... (-;
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What a day
Today the Waratah BCSG held its Mini-Field of Women on the lawn in front of our local Hospital. The incredible nurses from our oncology department do all the work, all we do is turn up and a couple of us speak. We followed the Mini-Field of Women with a garden party in the home of our group's councellor. I then returned to…
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Some photos......
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Dragons Abreast Northern Tasmania
On Sunday the local team held a "Come and Try" day and the weather behaved beautifully! The boat is the Tamar Titillator and those in the Seaport and Home Point areas thoroughly enjoyed seeing the paddlers. Anyone interested in joining, contact me - or them on facebook.
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MY FUNDRAISING COOKBOOK
Hi girls While we're on the subject of cookbooks - I have written one as a fundraiser for the Oncology ward at Box Hill Hospital where I was treated. It is very professionally set out and printed, has over 300 pages and various sections. It's costing me $15.00 to print and I'm selling for $20.00 with the $5.00 profit going…
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BCNA Cookbook
Hi girls Found this under the BCNA Comm Liaison Group - thought you'd all like to know I think it was a reply to you Carolyn?? The Made with Love cookbook should be in stores today! So, I would suggest you go instore and either put your name down for one or they should be available to order online in the next few days. Let…
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A rushed goodbye
Hi girls in 912, Let me tell you what happened to me as we were all saying goodbye at BCNA headquarters last Tuesday.Laura asked me if I would speak to a journalist from the Telegraph paper over the phone.She was doing a story for Body and Soul mag about what helped after a breast cancer diagnosis.So I prattled on about…