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The perks of chemo!
This post was suggested by a friend of mine so I thought I’d put it out there and see what everyone says. No one wants to be on here and we all have plenty to whinge about with this shitty thing that is breast cancer all totally understandable and justified but I thought I’d list some perks feel free to add to it xx 1. You…
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Last Chemo today! It’s true the journey gets easier as time goes by.
Well what a whirlwind 5 months. I am 39yrs & was diagnosed with triple neg, grade3 BC in August 17 and had a lumpectomy 3 days after diagnosis with clear margins & 0/4 lymphnodes. I have since has 3 rounds of FEC and 3 rounds of Docetaxel 3weeks apart. Last one this morning! Woo hoo, open the bubbles!!!! I remember joining…
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Winning the booby prize!
Hi lovelies, I have started a new facebook group. I've been tossing this idea round for a while and finally sat down to do it. As there was a bit of a discussion the other day about the word "Journey" and some more comical names thrown around, one being the "my Journey kit" should be renamed the booby prize, that's what I…
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6/1/18 Anniepan55's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Anniepan55 on your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, fun, excitement and awesome celebrations. Hope your day has been sensational. Xx Cath
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3/1/18 Smez's Birthday Today!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Smez on your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, fun, anticipation, excitement and beautiful cake!!! Hope your day is awesome. Xoxox
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After Surgery
Hi all, hope all are doing great ! I had my surgery on the 3 Oct, and had some complications since. I had a lumpectomy on the right and then breast reduction on both. First I had a very large haematoma on the left breast ended up with vac dressing. I have also had wound breakdown on both breast at about 2 and 1/2 inches…
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Tamoxifen and depression
Hi, after double mastectomy, removing of 11 lymph nodes and 5 operations due to infection, i went on to 4 a.c. then 10/12 paclitaxel. Lost hair toe nails, immense pain in hands and feet. Always remained very positive and happy. Have been on tamoxifen for nearly two weeks and i am so down and keep crying. Has anyone…
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Happy New Year
So it’s that time of year when we reflect on the year that’s been and make plans for the year to come and I’m getting in early! My year has been tough (as it has been for all of us on here) but am feeling very blessed and grateful and I have a lot to thank Cancer for. Thank you for showing me that I am the strongest person…
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What sort of bra to wear after diep
Hiya everyone I hope that you all had a wonderful Xmas, I’m about to finish the last of the pavlova then tomorrow it will be healthy food only as my jeans are getting harder to do up. I am now 4 months from a masectomy then immediate diep reconstruction and am starting to look for a bra is anyone wearing underwire or…
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12 months later
I hope everyone’s Christmas has been Extra Special and wish us all a fantastic 2018. What a great Christmas with family and finish it today with friends. It wasn’t without its roller coaster ride before it though. a frantic lead up to Christmas I went to the oncologist and walked out with a referral for ct scan, off to GP…
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Tattoo post chemo
Hi everyone. Has any of you lovelies had tats done post chemo ? I’ve had a couple ideas but that’s all they’ve been is ideas!! And might not get one yet still but is it ok to get them ? I finished chemo in oct last year and was thinking of getting one on my foot. Then I can cover it if I want or was thinking of my shoulder…
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MRI
Does DCIS show up on a MRI scan?
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And.....now I'm a Yeti
So, going from not one single hair anywhere to it all coming back is an experience. But I got the shock of my life in a shop change room today with light shining from above and what did I see .... No, not my halo or even my Christmas aura - it was facial hair. And lots of it. And it's dark. Think Wolverine side burns and…
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Thank you!!
hello all you gorgeous ladies...I’ve enjoyed reading peoples stories, the wealth of advice but most of all the support you receive in this group. Thank you... From me to yours, may your hearts and lives be filled with love, joy and happiness always. Have a magical Christmas and a healthy and adventurous 2018!! xxx
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Radiotherapy or masectomy
Hi, this is my first time online and hoping for some advice as to where to go next. I am a 56 year old female who was diagnosed with Her2 postive invasive breast cancer in July. Chemo was recommended straight away followed by surgery. Currently also on Herceptin for 12 months. Chemo was horrendous and if there was a side…