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Community Forum in Sale
If you're attending the above forum please read on:- Volunteers needed for a varirty of tasks including: * General setup, * Registration table, * Merchandise table, * Ushering - ensuring people don't sit at the back and leave big gabs in seating, * Handling the roving microphones during the question and answer sessions, *…
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I will never be a "victim"
I personally, as we all do have my own views and opinions. I also have many years in my past where I felt like life was unfair, too hard, and asked myself "Not again, why me?" I took many years to change that learned behaviour and attitude. I give myself permission to feel sorry for myself, have a cry, and get angry,…
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I'm new
Hi, I'm new to this online blogging thing but thought I'd give it a go as I was wanting to talk to other women who are going thru the same thing. I'm 34 & was diagnosed with breast cancer in Aug 12 & I have just started 6 weeks of radiation after finishing 18 weeks of chemo. Does anyone have any advise on how to get thru 6…
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Young Women with Breast Cancer
Hi I am an administrator of an online Facebook group called Young Women with Breast Cancer. We are a great group of ladies from around the world but primarily from Australia. If you would like to become a member of this closed group, please send me an email - tovith@****.au and a FB request to the group. I hope to hear…
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Loch Sport Citizen of the year 2013
What an honor to be named my local communites - Citizen of the Year for 2013 at our Australia Day celebrations on Saturday 25th January. I was nominated for my work in the local community and with women living with breast cancer through BCNA and our local support group - the Waratahs. Still taking it in.
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IBC
Learning to blogg correctly!!!! Many thanks for all of your comments. Had the new "Heavy Duty" Chemo today and the numerous after drugs. I have loads of info now and had more questions for my Oncologist today. So NO fears, all positive and looking to the future. I understand there will be set backs but I have so many…
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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…