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Radiation and lupus?
I have SLE lupus.How will having radiation therapy affect my lupus?
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radiation / nausea and fatigue!?
hi i had lumpectomy 6th june -left breast- (grade 1 ductal carcinoma) 1 lymph node removed (hadnt spread there) 6 weeks later im having 3 weeks and 2 days radiation I know im extremely lucky to have got it so early and feel like bit of a lightweight! as after 8 days treatment im feeling quite nauseous (that and fatigue hit…
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14/7/18 Lmc1310's birthday today!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday to you @Lmc1310 on your birthday today!!! Wishing you joy,, precious happiness, warmth, love, laughter, beauty and contentment along with cake!! Hope your day has been beautifully special. Xx Cath
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Double or single mastectomy
I am 77 and after 10 weeks of chemo have been offered a right mastectomy and a "clip" under local and then lumpectomy for the left breast. I am tending towards a double mastectomy. I have read up on possible (ie very few) advantages in preventing further cancer. Can anyone tell me the downsides? Will recovering after…
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advice PLEASE on flying/going to Bali after Lumpectomy ( 1 lymph node removal - 6 wks radiation)
Ive had a stage 1 "invasive ductal carcinoma" removed and 1 lymph node. Got clean margins and not spread to lymph nodes. HOORAY! I KNOW IM EXTREMELY BLESSED to have got it so early! Im starting 6 wks radiation soon, due to finish end of aug. I want to go to Bali for 6 weeks to rejuvinate! (been there LOADS of times) just…
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Cost of medication.
For a long time I have had my scripts with the Chemist Warehouse. This came about when my regular close to work chemist was putting one of my medications up and up until I was paying $35. Around this time the chemist warehouses were slowly opening up. Going there I was paying $22. I now only pay $11.90. Now after BC I am…
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Just looking for Words of Advice.
Hi I was just wondering if anyone could help me learn to Sleep on my side. For about the last 6 weeks I wake up really tight in the chest and arm that I had the Mastectomy on. And I have convinced myself that it is because I sleep on my front. I have a U pillow and the lovely pillow I was given in hospital. ( That is now a…
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Masectomy no treatment
4 months ago I had a bilateral masetomy and reconstruction. I also had lymph nodes removed. Luckily the nodes came back clear and I didn’t have to have treatment or medication. At the moment all the past emotions have come back and I feel really emotional. I work in childcare and have become very protective of my chest…
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7/8/18 Sisters Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Sister on your birthday today!! Wishing you fun, laughter, happiness, warmth, beauty, excitement, an abundance of love, and cake. I hope your day is totally spectacular!! Xx Cath
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Who will be the first to 'get it' ..... (funny, not serious!)
OK ..... it took me a few goes to 'get it'!! Who will 'get it' first???
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Login dramas
hi all...I’ve been trying to login for the last few days to respond to a msg I got in my inbox. I’m finally in as you can see...but the msg has been deleted with the user it’s telling me. Where is has Joannie gone? :(
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Bye bye portacath
Hi everyone this is Cath. Cath has been in my life for 16 months. I didn’t like her when we first met, she really got under my skin but after a while she grew on me and I became quite attached to her haha! Today she left! Well she was evicted. Wooooohhhhhhoooo!!! Bye bye Cath thanks for helping to save my life xxx
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Helping a friend
Hi everyone - it's been some time since I've been on here. It's 4 years since my diagnosis, mastectomy & chemo treatment. I feel really good, although there's always that little fear that lives in the back of my mind - I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. On Saturday one of my girlfriends told me she has been…
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Crown Henna!
SO excited ladies! My end of chemo crown henna is happening right now! The gorgeous Mahima is doing a fabulous job. Squee!
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Calling All Network Members - when is your birthday?
Just thought I'd post and see who would like to send me their birthday date so I can post Hooray's on the appropriate day!! It's nice to share something so happy :)