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Wise words ....
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Does anyone have shoulder issues? Torn Rotator Cuff/Frozen Shoulder etc
Hi guys It is well known, that, for some reason, women get more shoulder problems than men - specially around/after the age of 50 ... probably from lifting kids all the time & the laundry, shopping & other stuff ... (tho I never had kids, so can't blame that!) Over the last 25 years, I've had a procedure done on both my…
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Body odour after axillary clearance
After right axillary clearance ten years ago, and following the weird chemical odours during chemo, I realised my right armpit (where clearance was) was heaps whiffier than the left. I have tried so many deodorants, anti bac soaps, anti bac wipes - everything - yet could get out of the shower and still have a horrible…
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Exercise and Cancer
unsure if this has been posted before but here is a link for a doco on catalyst on the ABC. Before I started teaching, I was an exercise physiologist. This study is very very interesting and promising. I know it is hard for people to exercise throughout chemo but here is a doco on the benefits. As I know about the benefits…
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What books helped you? Opportunity to suggest and/or review books
Hi everyone, We are excited let you know about a new page on the BCNA website for book reviews. On this page, we will publish reviews of books that may be helpful to people affected by breast cancer. There are a number of book reviews up already, which you can have a look at here:…
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Calm before the storm
Hi all, We have our first dose-dense AC treatment this Friday for Rebecca and while we're really glad to have some sense of momentum and control now with the treatment plan, I'm trying to get organised this week with meals and am a little out of my depth as to what to expect. Normally we'd write a meal plan for the week,…
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What's your favourite song that helps you through chemo/ treatment?
Hi All I've been putting together a play list of songs to listen to during chemo/ treatment. Some help to energise me and others soothe. What's your favourite song or tune that gets you through?
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Cancer wellness circle - new - Brisbane Northside
I'm Cath and I’m starting a CANCER WELLNESS CIRCLE. For women and men who are going through/ have gone through a breast cancer journey. We will talk about holistic mind-body-spirit healing, alternative therapies, metaphysical/spiritual healing and everything outside mainstream healing. I'm a survivor of breast cancer of 8…
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Femara & smelly urine?
This medication is literally the only thing new in my life, so I'm asking of anybody else has had the same side affects? Further I am still drinking plenty of water daily, not eating asparagus (or lately), no mayor changes in diet or drinks and the smelly urine started right when I started taking the meds three days ago.…
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Some ideas on ‘keeping busy’ - a ‘Coping Calendar’ - during Covid but relates to any time, really!
I found this Calendar a little while ago - and thought it was quite good (even tho it related to Covid Lockdown!) Even if you only do a few of the things on the list …. It may help create new routines and hobbies!! And No - you don’t have to do one each day - just as you feel up to it!! Keeping busy & trying new things…
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Seven year mammogram and ultrasound and......all good!
Seven year mammogram and ultrasound after lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 2017 and......all good! Yaaay! Best wishes to everybody
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Last nights webinar - Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise?
Last night I jumped onto the webinar about exercise, Did any one else on here also watch? I found it to be very insightful, but due to the fact I was trying to mullite task as most of us do (haha), listen and read the comments as well as add in my bit, I missed a bit about strength exercise twice weekly, I found the…
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Running on Chemo (ROC)
Day 1/112 chemo every 2 weeks - 16 weeks This morning I was up early and did a 30 min easy paced run. I wanted to draw a line in the sand and see what distance I can run easy in 30 mins before chemo (BC) I wasn’t fresh as I had run 3x 1k repeats the day before and walked 5k with friends the night before. So I wanted a…
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Advocating for Exercise in Breast Cancer Groups
i just wanted to raise some awareness on an issue that has been bugging me and say something here. i have stopped participating in cancer groups because even though groups like this called "get active and keep well", the general fear and disapproval from other members is if someone starts exercising "more" than the…
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HRT (Estrogen and Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy) After cancer for menopause?
Hi ladies, As the title states, is there any one of you who are menopausal (either due to chemo or ageing) doing HRT/MRT to manage your menopausal symptoms? I am researching into HRT. I had breast cancer in 2016 and these two years entering menopause and the symptoms are awful. The worst are not the hot flushes or night…