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My PINK journey
Really not sure where to start. Well I suppose this is a start...
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Do you go to restaurants
Can any one give me their experience with what they have done as far as isolating themselves from the wrong food. I have read you cant have take away food or go to Resaurants incase they havent prepared the food right or arent hygienic enough? How flexible have you been? Has any-one suffered from food poisoning? Has…
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Travelling for treatment
Hi all, I hope you had a restful holiday period. I have been away for 5 weeks, and returned to work on Monday. I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things! I thought I would jump on here and let you know that the Queensland Government has doubled the amounts payable under the state’s Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme from…
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Merry Xmas and Happy New Year
Well, 2012 has been a challenge for me and my adorable family. Now, finally finished my treatments of chemo and radiation, and now recovering from having a hysterectomy, I can now have a rest and enjoy the festive season. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and even terrific New Year. I hope you all enjoy your time with…
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BREAST CANCER SCARS DISAPPEARING
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2011 which crushed me but has made me a stronger person. I have had surgery to remove the cancer in my right breast and also my lymph nodes removed. I started using Forelife Skin TonicCare oil, mainly to improve my skin, and to my delight and amazement the scar has virtually…
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Breast Reconstruction
Hi all, I am scheduled to have diep reconstructive surgery for 14 June (only 10 days away omg). I have been reading a few other posts about it but, you know, there is never a story the same as yours (or so it seems). Sooo, Lonely (my right boob) and I are going in to have a diep job done at St Vincents Private. The surgeon…
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Youngsters? BC at 24yo
Hi everyone, I am 24 and have just finished Uni. I was diagnosed with BC a couple of weeks ago and am recovering from a mastectomy and lymph node clearance. I was looking for any groups or advice from women in their 20s going through a similar thing. I feel as though the issues faced are somewhat different in regards to…
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IBC, WA
Hi to anyone out there in WA who has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Would love to chat.
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Moving on.......................
Hello My Pink Sisters, Its been a few days since I got my results and had my bit of a hissy fit and have had time to absorb my news and move forward. I have now had my testing done at the genetic clinic and am waiting for the results. They are rushing these through for me so its not too long a wait. Given some time and a…
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Out of Pocket Expenses
Hello everyone, below is the email that I have sent to the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health as my request for an appointment. Hello Tanya I would like to come and meet with you to discuss the 'out of pocket expenses' that people like myself who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness who as a result of…
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Happy New Year
Hi girls I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I had a quiet one but a lovely one with family - nice NOT to spend it ill or in hospital. I hope you all had a great time. Now that all my treatment is finished and I've settled into my job I find myself more and more involved in my parents care and my…
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Travel Insurance - Covermore no longer offering cover
Hi, Myself and my family are reasonably regular o/s travelers and Covermore have offered cover including BC cover to me on 4 occassions now (in the last 18 months). Since July 2012 they have changed their guidelines and they no longer offer cover for early BC survivors stage 2b and higher. I had 1 x micro met in 1 node and…
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Tasmanian State Breast Cancer Conference March 2013
"The Ongoing Journey" will be held 16 and 17 March 2013 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Watch the Beacon- it will be listed in the forthcoming events and a flyer will be included in the December Beacon as well giving full details. A small but passionate team have put together a comprehensive program as well as a Silent Walk…
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Renees Story
Hi everyone my name is Renee, 3 years ago l found out l had Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Stage 4, 5 cm lump. l had 30 nodes removed, All were clear. l had my right breast fully removed. The doctors wanted me to do chemo, But l decided not too. its been 3 years now. And everything is looking good.
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
Well, I took the final step today (despite the title) and had all my hair cut all off with clippers - less than a number 1. It was all starting to fall out exactly on schedule at day 14 and I didn't want to be patchy. My beautiful hair dresser removed it all for me and then trimmed my wig (see my provile pic). A lovely…