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Light at the end of the tunnel
Not too rapt in how this painting turned out, but it was supposed to be just that, the light at the end of the tunnel. I hope to be able to afford some art lessons one day. In the mean time, all modern art is a master piece. heheheheh.
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First time
This is the very first time I've created a blog, LOL. Being my age you'd think I have already began one being Gen Y. Well it has been 3 years since my first cancer diagnosis and 9 months since my diagnosis of metastisised cancers. I knew I'd be abe to get through breast cancer with chemo, radio, surgery and reconstruction…
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New Member
Hi,I was diagnosed in Oct 2012, aged 35. I had a lumpectomy, and 3 lymph nodes removed. The cancer hadn't spread into my nodes. So I was very lucky!I received 6 months of chemo. I had 4 cycles of AC 2 weeks apart, and then 12 weekly Paclitaxel doses. Chemo very hard for me. I was lucky enough to experience nearly every…
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Hello Easties
Hello Easties, this is Anna here. I joined a few weeks / months ago, but have been having a tough time with chemotherapy and wan't up to blogging. I've had febrile neutropenia on the first round of chemo. Then I have my own 'unique' side effect of going into tachycardia (heart at double speed) each time I have…
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Blog one
Have just been thinking about the wonderful supports around. I've been able to get along to my support group Daffodils every so often since 1997! There's BreaCan in Lonsdale St, and the Think Pink Living Centre in St Kilda Rd. Hi Sue if you're online. Thank you for the boost to get going with a blog!
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Nearly through Radiation
Well I have one red boob, that looks like I went out in the sun for 2 hours and forgot the sunscreen. I am doing really well though, it doesnt hurt as much as bad sun burn for me, and the itch is mild. I hate to brag because I still have until the 11th. I have had aches in the joints, thought I had instant arthristis, but…
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Thank you for messages of support
I'd just like to say thank you to all those wonderful ladies who've sent messages of support since I first blogged the other day. I live in Adelaide & have been thinking of seeking out a support group at some stage. Luckily I don't have to see my ex every day as I am a librarian & so work in a completely different building…
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Getting together
Hi everyone hopefully everyone has got my message about me stepping into the role of facilitator,while Jenny has her time of. I really look forward for us to try and meet at least when you ladies would like to . Monthly. Whatever. At the moment I want to get some indication of when best suits everyone, whether it be…
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Going Solo
So, my reconstruction operation is this coming Monday 27th May, and yep...Im going alone... Feeling pretty crappy about it all to be really honest... just wondering how other people have got through all this alone...if anyone has had to? Admitting myself to hospital on Monday morning, and there won't be anyone there when I…
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Penguin has his marching orders
I just thought I would share as it may be helpful for some battling the pain and stiffness of post chemo neuropathy and ovary removal. I have been working very very hard to reduce if not remove my hand and feet pain and the stiffness in the body.. Panadol Osteo did not even dint it.. The stronger drugs and I seriously do…
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Introduction
Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer just over 2 weeks ago. I've just had my first round of chemo and I feel terrible. Apparently I have six months of this before a mastectomy - since I need everything taken out anyway I don't see why I can't have the surgery straight away and skip all of this? I'm ER+ve,…
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Hello
Hi Everyone, I have just joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. Im 56 years of age and was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer (bone metastises) in November 2011. Previous to this i was diagnosed with two lots of different breast cancer and treatment consisted of a double masectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy…
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Scarves & wigs???
Ladies, I'm after your advice. I'm due to start chemo next week so am in the process of getting everything organised for this bloody hair loss! I've done lots of research on web sites in relation to scarves and wigs - but there are just so many choose from! Firstly with scarves, what sort of fabric is best (thinking we're…
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Morning coffee
I have received a number of phone calls from people wishing to get together. There will be a morning coffee at the Blue Iguana Cafe, Nepean Hwy, Seaford at 11am on Thursday 13th June. Please feel free to come along! Jenny
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Newbie
I am newly diagnosed and waiting to see my Oncologist in Robina next Thursday to discuss surgery and treatment options. I have been diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma - grade 1. I have received the My Journey Kit and read most of the material. The waitiing and wondering what will happen is killing me, but I try not…