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Introducing myself
Hi all I am in a strange situation being an Australian living in Tokyo. I got diagnosed with early stage (stage 1) triple negative breast cancer this august. Been through the lumpectomy and in the last 2 weeks of radiation therapy (33 sessions and 13 more left. yay !!) I will start chemo after this. Doctors say 3 months of…
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Last chemo over - whoopee!
Hi all you lovely ladies I know I haven't been very active lately but just had to let you all know that my final chemo (Taxotere) went ahead to day as planned and all's good so far - the dex certainly helps!! Have had a little celebration shop this afternoon and will wait till this time next week (if I pick up at same rate…
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Introduction
Hello every-one, My name is Robyn, I am 56 yrs old and live in Caboolture QLD with my horse and dog. I am lucky to have a great group of family and friends - unfortunately many of them also live interstate. 3 yrs ago, I was diagnosed with CLL (a mild form of Leukemia that lowers the immune system and is usually found in…
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My research on Mastectomy Swimwear
In my research of writing a piece on Mastectomy Swimwear for different shapes and sizes ... i came across this old bcna post ... http://www.bcna.org.au/user/693/blog/7416 Also a blog that supports women who CHOOSES NOT to have reconstruction. BREASTFREE ORG - great site. http://breastfree.blogspot.com/ Make sure you check…
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Something to make you chuckle!
I thought you all would appreciate these little gems to put a smile on your faces and lets face it - we can't have too much of that - after all laughter is the best medicine! I have to relate two very funny stories that happened in this town recently - The first I would like to title "The case of the disappearing chef" -…
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Hiya
Hi all... I was diagnosed with s2 metaplastic BC about 3 weeks ago. I had an axillary clearance and my left breast removed 2 weeks ago, and will have a portacath inserted next week and start chemo, followed by 12 months of herceptin and then radiation. I'm glad that there are forums and groups around to be a part of. Look…
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mini field of women ideas
Hi Girls, am keen to hear if anyone has run a local mini field of women? Where did you run it? Local park?? In front of shopping strip?? Any concerns? Did you have a morning tea?? Love to hear grass root experiences. We are keen to run one in Epping,nsw. And want to raise awareness to our local area.
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New here - need advice??
Hi Girls, I am new to the network. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2010 at the age of 33 when my son was just 14 months old . I had a lumpectomy one year ago today followed by six rounds of (TCH) chemo then a bi-lateral mastectomy and full implant reconstruction. I am receiving Hercepton (just a few to go)…
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I soooo need to blog!
So here I am, still waiting for a treatment plan, which I am to receive on 18th October 2011, including my first bout of treatment. I had my first Psychologist visit today which was very worthwhile. Having said that, my anxiety levels are still high...due to the waiting! I had my first ever full body bone (CT) scan on…
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hi
Hi all, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Jan this year, had long session with chemo then surgery x 2 as got a nasty infection and about to start radiotherapy later this month which I am not looking forward to. And its going to drag into Christmas. I will be glad to see the end of this year. Im emotionally exhausted, physically…
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Hello everyone
I was diagnosed with TNBC in November last year. Fortunately I have finished treatment and am trying to get on with my life. At times I feel like Im 200 yrs old with all the aches and pains from chemo. I thought it only lasted 3 months once treatment is finished. I am 55yrs old and live in adelaides western suburbs. Take…
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Hi all!
Hi All Thanks for letting me join the group. I am new to all this BC business, only diagnosed in July. But I have recovered form surgery and am now into the Chemo - well what a steep learning curve! But I guess alot of you have already been on that path. Looking forward to sharing experiences with the group. Regards,…
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Drawing a big fat line in the sand!
Hi My Pink Angels: I have drawn a big fat line in the sand. You see for starters, I have had my lovely grand daughter stay for three and a half weeks (her mother can't control her - so I was asked to take her....) Well I couldn't say no - I think it was meant I was to step in and wave a big stick - I haven't seen this kid…
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Otis Foundation newsletter
Amanda, at the Otis Foundation, just sent me a link to their latest newsletter. So if anyone is interested you can find it to download here: http://www.otisfoundation.org.au/news_events_detail.asp?NewsID=73. (FYI, Otis Foundation provides retreats for women and men living with breast cancer at no accommodation charge). Di
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Hi Everyone
I am having a lot of problems with restless legs and burning feet which are really bad at night, it's like having hot water bottles in my bed, so I rang my oncologist who I am seeing on Thursday and we have decided that I am going to miss next weeks dose of taxol till I have seen him next week and a decision will be made…