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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…
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I've never done this before, blogged that is...
Hi there my name is Penny and in May last year I was chopping wood and after I felt a lump in my armpit it hurt. When I went to the doctor she did a breast exam and suggested I wait a month and see if it went away. 2 weeks later a lump appeared a bit like mastitis. The day after my 44th birthday I went to have my first…
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Hi all
I just created an event in this group blog! Lyn and I both have facilitator access now. Still can't figure out how to edit the profile... Brissie lyn xx
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ADMIN: Spam prevention measure
Hi all, Those of you've who've been around a while will have seen some discussions here about what we can all do to minimise spam in the online network. I'm happy to let you know that we've now been able to put in place one more measure on the technical side that will hopefully help cut down on Private Message spam. From…
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Hi Everyone
Hi Ladies - I am relatively new to BCNA. I live at Milang near Strathalbyn and we are farmers. Mainly grow lucerne hay and have some cattle. Husband John and 2 children - Josh 20 and Chloe 17 - they both live in Adelaide. Was diagnosed in March last year with DCIS however with horrid family history (Mum BC at 36 and then…
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Yay,back on line!
We have now moved into our new house after being on a blow up mattress at our daughter's place for 4 weeks.All our "stuff"was in storage and we now have the job of unpacking boxes.The most annoying things have been waiting for a landline, a computerline and tv reception but all's well now. The house is lovely(no stairs)and…
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First Blog
I am 57 and was diagnosed with DCIS grade 3 and invasive in April this year.Thank god it didn't get into the nodes.I have had 2 lumpectomies and 3months of chemo and am upto my 3rd week of Taxol. I am finding I am getting very tired with the Taxol and am considering not continueing with it.I still have 6 weeks of radiation…
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Hello - here I am
My name is Anne, I am 51 and yesterday (Fri) I received my diagnosis. Seeing a surgeon next Wed so not too long to wait. I think I have 'early' breast cancer so am hoping and praying that surgery will remove it. I have lots of support from my church, Australian Breastfeeding Association, and friends, but am looking forward…
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after surgery
About to go back to work after having a lump removed. Went into Bra & Things thinking they would have a range of wire free bras. Wrong and how wrong I was. The assistant could only show me a t-shirt bra that could remove the wires. Feeling really emotional and trying not to loose it, I said I will keep it in mind. Where do…
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First Post
I'm not usually a 'joiner' of support groups, but I decided this may be a way of sharing and gaining information without having to attend meetings etc. Also, I'm an internet girl - prefering to mantain contact with friends and family through emails. Just wondering how others cope with (if indeed they suffer from) a…
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looking for sydney doctor for breast reconstruction
Hi Sydney ladies, I have been told that I should have my radiotherapy first then wait a bit(cant remember how long they said)before having reconstruction. I am aware that having radio first, there are certain methods that will be not be able to be used for me. My radiotherapy finishes around Christmas time. I am wondering…
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Prosthesis give away
Does anyone know if and where good external second hand breast prostheses can be donated? So many women have them stored away in cupboards and wardrobes and they MUST be of use to ladies elsewhere? The bras also- Berlei take them through Myer and specialty lingerie shops to send to 3rd world countries, but to send with the…
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first time user
Hi I am in my 2nd year after being diagnosed. I have managed very well by working and talking to a network of family and friends. But this year at 18 mths I am finding that I have days where I am feeling scared and feel that I cannot cope as well. The Family and friends are lost when I try to talk to them and just tell me…
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very new member
Hey Everyone I was diagnosed on the 26th July and had a mastectomy on 4th August. I had 2 tumors in my right breast , and in 2 lymph nodes. I need chemotherapy and radiation which I start next week. I feel like I am in a bubble all alone and no one can see me or hear me yelling for them to wake me up from this nightmare.…