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Does anyone else scream at their partner?
It’s only the second time I’ve ever done it but I went off on the weekend about the smallest thing. I’m taking tamoxifen but don’t want to blame that .. I think it’s just a build up of losing my boob this year, the inability to have a ‘normal’ sexual relationship (after BC 10 years ago), taking vagifem, washing with QV etc…
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22/11/18 Belated Belated Wooda's Birthday
Sending a huge apology and a very very belated Happy Birthday wish to our lovely @wooda for your birthday last week. Hope your day was filled with love, laughter, happiness, beauty, warmth, kindness and delicious cake. Hoping that your birthday year is magnificent and filled with your hearts desire.Xx Cath
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Keeps giving
* At times we wonder how did we come to be here on this forum. It started out as a diagnosis of Breast Cancer but the simplicity of that statement is far from that. * For some the treatment regime is pretty much textbook and goes according to plan. * For some it's a rough ride through treatment, be it chemo and or…
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Lymphedema and needles/blood pressure on the affected arm
I had 17 lymph nodes removed after my BC. I have had some lymphedema in the breast area but manage it okay when it happens. My question is, I need a shoulder reconstruction on the other (good) arm. This means they will have to use the left arm for blood pressure monitoring and administering drugs. I will discuss it with…
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Fundraising Trek
BCNA offer some fundraising treks like the one in Tuscany next year. Has anyone ever done one of these? Was it worthwhile? How hard was it to raise the funds? Id love to do one after being diagnosed with bilateral bc back in 2015, but im worried I couldnt raise the $4k needed living in a rural country town. Any help or…
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Trying not to feel resentful
hi i finished treatment a year and a half ago,i didnt have chemo ,i had rads and on hormonal treatment.having trouble lately im not sure why now but I’m feeling resentful (maybe it the hormofnal treatment 😂) with certain people. My 3 sister in laws,and a best friend.during my diagnosis and treatment never had any support…
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Finishing taking Femara
Hi all, I have just recently stopped taking Femara, after 2 years. Prior to Femara I was taking Tamoxifen for 5 years. My oncolgist orininally said I would be taking for 5 years, then changed this to 10 years, and earlier this year advised me I now only needed to be taking for 7 years. Reason being 5 years + 1 year extra…
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When was the last time you Popped into "Let's Talk about Vaginas"
Where has this year gone we are now in November!!! Just want to remind members of “Let’s Talk about Vaginas” to pop over to the group as we have new members and it is nice if they see responses to their questions. Just a reminder if you belong to our group that as it's private, therefore the posts don't appear in this main…
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1/12/18 Christina 55"s Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday Wish to you Christina @Christina 55 on your birthday today!!! Wishing you love, laughter, excitement, warmth, beauty and splendid cake. Hope your day is magnificent!! Xx Cath
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30/11/18 Breezer110's Birthday Yesterday!!!
Sending a belated Happy Birthday Wish to you @Breezer110 for your birthday yesterday. Hope you had love, laughter, happiness, beauty, warmth, excitement and wonderful cake. Hope your birthday year is overflowing with brilliance!!! Xx Cath
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Core Biopsy Timeline
I’m having a core biopsy on a small lump picked up in mammogram/ultrasound. My biopsy is on the 3rd December. I’m not too worried as we all think it’s a mouse (fibroadenoma). It’s pretty small, less than 1cm. However, my nan had a cancer the size of a pea and had a mastectomy so because of family history and one dodgy gene…
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Travel Insurance
Can anybody recommend a travel insurance company which covers breast cancer? My treatment finished in August 2017 but I am talking Tamoxifen I am seeing my Surgeon next week for my 1st anniversary check up fingers crossed
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15/11/18 Jadziatoo's Birthday
Sending a Huge Belated Birthday wish to you @jadziatoo for your birthday on 15/11/18. Hoping your day was filled to the brim with love, laughter, happiness, surprises, beauty and delectable cake. Hope that this birthday year is magnificent!! Xx Cath
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23/11/18 Belated Belated Happy Birthday to Michelle R
Sending a huge apology and a very very Belated Happy Birthday Wish to you our lovely @Michelle_R for your birthday last week. Hoping your day was filled with love, laughter, magnificence, beauty, excitement and beautiful cake. Hoping that the coming year holds only wonderful moments. Xx Cath
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first week after Chemo
The side effects from my chemo have had a severe effect on my bowels and I need to be close to a toilet. Thus I am unable to work. I understand it is only one week, but I am not coping. I see all these people who are having/had the same chemo as me and continue to work. I find this frustrating. Why can't I be like those…