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my story from the beginning
Lying in bed on Wednesday 4th of July 2012 I was compelled to check my breast I felt something and thought… that 's weird. I touched wood a number of times but I still felt very worried and concerned as it just didn't feel right. The next morning I made an appointment for the following day with my GP. She referred me for a…
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Good news
I just had a call from my surgeon. The nodes were clear of cancer. So happy. He also said we made the right decision on taking both breasts. Originally the mammography only showed it in right breast but there were a few very small undistinguishable spots in the the left that we're too small to biopsy. Because of all my…
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Must listen to ABC radio interview
Hi Everyone I have just listened to a very informative and interesting ABC interveiw with Asst Prof of Medicine Dr Deborah Rhodes (Mayo Clinic Minesotta) on the subject of Breast tenderness, hormone therapy and the risk of breast cancer and new Molecular Breat Imaging machine that uses Gamma radiation. As we know…
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My wish for you
Pinched from a cafe wall, a wish to launch all the pink chicks into Spring. "This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten…
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Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all the wonderfully supportive husbands, fathers and partners. We couldn't have gone through this journey without you! Hope you all get spoilt!!! Take care and I hope all is going as well as can be expected. Thinking of you all often. Alison xxxx
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Sad & worry :-/
Hi i just had my last chemo last Tuesday, still am not feeling too good with my taste, muscle pain and fatique because of it all i am feeling down & want to cry :-( i am trying to be positive but i find it hard to do. Does anyone know how to stop feeling like this? I've been doing a lots of walking, visiting friends, house…
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Naughty 40 and loving Amalfi!
Ciao Bella! Well guess what - I made it to 40 and I am writing this from poolside on the rooftop deck in Amalfi Italy where we have been holidaying with my family. This was my 40th birthday present. I had an awesome party the first week in August - a 70's theme. We had 60 fantastic friends and family celebrate with us in…
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mrs
Hi all , I am getting excited about going to the conference. I am from a country town called Mansfield in Victoria and will be traveling by train. I am booked to travel from Benella to Sydney on Wednesday 24th. If there is anyone out there also traveling from Melbourne to Sydney by train, please let me know maybe we can…
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Connecting
It's been 2 years since my diagnosis. Whilst I found BCNA a wonderful organisation and very supportive for both my family & I when diagnosed, I also have avoided too much contact. Am I the only one that gets freak out by personal stories in Beacon, when the cancer has reoccurred. I cling to the fact my doc said "the small,…
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What a journey
Well my fellow pink ladies, I have made it! I am now over my active treatment phase and into recovery mode. I have now been on Tamoxifen for about a month, and apart from having night sweats am doing well. My body went into a bit of a 'crash' after radiation. I think it was just such relief to have finished surgery, chemo…
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I'm Baaack !!!
Hi there everyone, just thought I'd check in and let you all know that I haven't been abducted by aliens or left the country !!!! Had a bit of a health scare a few months ago (fortunatey not b/c related, just another part of the body having a hissy fit !!! ) but am pleased to say after a couple of weeks in hospital am well…
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This is love
Hi all i just wanted to share this photo with you all , i love it and it is also filled with so much love. love from an Oma to her Grandson and from him back to his Oma. this is my youngest son Stephens youngest child Taylar 3 years old , he is a happy and loving child and loves to give big hugs and kisses.below is his 4yr…
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Happy 12th Birthday Peter
It is so good to experience the joy of you turning one year older. I am thankful that I have the energy to play tennis, bake cookies and cakes and encourage you at school at the moment.
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Suzieq
Hi all, its the new kid on the block here. I had first specialist appointment yesterday. Had my "cheer squad' (husband and sister) in tow. After my appointment I had to have another breast scan to check a couple of lumps specialist wanted cleared. As suspected they turned out to be simple cysts. Had blood tests today,…
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Women
Women are like T bags you don't know how strong they are Until their in hot water! I thought this was so true Stay happy everyone Sorelle.xoxo