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New Support for Brisbane Northside
Great news, last week I spoke at the first meeting of a new support group starting up in Chermside at the Library . If you are in the Chermside area and would like information on meetings please contact Gayle on 07 3204 6970.
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NBCC Project Lead Cancun
I am privledged to be selected to attend Project Lead, an initative of National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC). The project aims to assist consumer advocates understand current research and represent the needs of the consumer. After about 19 hours of flying I arrived in Cancum Mexico last night. My primary concern was a…
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Safe and well
With the great friendships being formed here in the network, and so much of the country affected by floods, cyclones and fires over the last few months, there's been quite a lot of checking in to make sure everyone is okay. So -- let's use this social network we have to help us out. If you'd like to leave a message in a…
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new member
Hi, I am a 27 year old female and have just had surgery last week to get rid of self identified breast cancer on my right breast. Yesterday I got my treatment plan. I was looking around for a group like this. I'm hoping I can make it to coffee one morning. I do work full time, so I will have to see how I go during business…
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Project Lead Cancun
Well what a full on day. Petrina (Burnett) and I have just completed our second day at the Project, Today we covered a range of topics. Specifically how a gene becomes a protein and how a mutation occurs and the difference between mutation and epigenetic changes. we are more than happy to share this with anyone who wants…
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Surgery Date
I have my surgery date. The surgeon called this afternoon to say I'm booked in on Friday 4th March to have my left breast removed..... I woke up at 1:30am in the morning last night and started to laugh....on New Years Eve night, celebrating with dear friends, just before midnight we were all asked to share one word that we…
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joining the network.
I decided to join the network because I am the carer of my 25 year old sister who will begin her 18 week chemotherapy next Thursday. We live together in Brisbane without much family as most are in other states or overseas. Hopefully we will meet some wonderful people through the network!
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Fight for yourself -if you don't, no one else will
So the breast cancer battle rages on....and I'm gearing up for round two. Three weeks ago, after experiencing pain in my left armpit, I discovered a very small, mushy lump. My husband told me to go straight to the doctor but because my doctor was on holidays, I had to go to one of those large clinics and see someone there.…
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Officially "retired" - sort of
I wanted to let those who have sent a response to my partial invalidity retirement posts know that Comsuper finally came through with the approval for partial retirement ( I can still work 8 hours a week - four hours across 2 days) for me. My family and I are very much relieved and it's taken the pressure off although I…
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I'm Sooo Spoilt
Just want to let you all know how much I appreciate my darling husband. He spoils me rotten and is making me Honey Chicken Stir-Fry and Fried Rice for dinner. I just hope I can taste it or I will have to fake it. I think my hubbys and partner in crime needs a huge hug and a Big Kiss for putting up with me the last week. I…
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Latest network news
Hi all, Before Christmas we mentioned that we had a site update planned, so here's a quick run-down of what we did. Better settle in with a cuppa, it's a little bit long! :) Most of the work was to fix a few bugs which will make the site run more smoothly, but we also added some new functionality: Online shop The online…
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Floody January!
Hi girls I wanted you all to know that I am thinking of each of you on the hour every hour I am awake. So when you look at the clock and see the big hand at 12 ( whatever for digital!), positive thoughts are flowing your way. Maybe we can set a record eh? Love Mandy
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First Blog Ever!!!
About time I gave this a go, have been meaning to.I haven't completed the profile etc yet, am finding my way around. Like to wish everyone a "Happy New Year" Lavinia PS Got inspired at the Sale forum in November, it was a great day.
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Back on track for Christmas
Wishing everyone a pleasant and peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I am coping with full-time work better each week, having a day here and there where I collapse when I get home. Breast tenderness is still an issue but I am looking forward to wearing a bra again in the New Year! I want to thank you all…
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sleepless nights
Oh God, not again! Another sleepless night...i'm tired enough to sleep, but there is no sleep at the moment. I go to bed and start to nod off. Just on the edge of sleep my brain wakes me up. I try to ignore it, relax and drift away. ZING...there goes my brain again. Then my body becomes uncomfortable and I feel pressure…