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treatment for post Chemo soft fingernails
I wanted to share my discovery on great nail treatment For over 6 years I had terrible nails that were soft, easily broken or torn and would never grow even near my fingertips, this only occurred after having chemotherapy For the previous 6 years I had used a variety of nail hardeners as well as taking “Hair, Nail and…
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Here we go again
I underwent a mastectomy for grade 2 lobular carcinoma in July last year. Both sentinel node and axillary node biopsies were clear. I didn’t require radiotherapy or chemotherapy but commenced anastrazole which I am tolerating well. My Oncologist told me I am officially a breast cancer survivor and I felt very well and…
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I'm not ok ... looking for book recommendations that will chase the blues away
The past few months have been particularly tough. While I remain BC free, my health has really declined in the past year. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in July then I left hospital early to be with my wonderful beautiful Dad who was dying of severe dementia. I am grateful I got to be with him for those last few weeks and…
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Dietitian who specialises in breast cancer
Was wondering if anyone can please recommend a dietitian who specialises in breast cancer.
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Wise words ....
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Regrowing eyelashes and eyebrows using serums
Hello, i am wondering if anyone has had any experience regrowing eyelashes and eyebrows using serums? i have very short and sparse eye lashes and brows and would like to improve them. I've done alot of research but not sure what, if any of them work.
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Look Good, Feel Better program available to ALL with Breast Cancer - check it out!
Earlier this year, I attended a Look Good Feel Better session - and altho I am not a 'girlie girl' (ie I rarely wear makeup of any sort!) I was amazed at just how much fun it was - and I learned that I CAN 'pretty up' if I want to! Many of us here (particularly newly diagnosed) may not have heard of the program - it is…
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Bra
Hi there I went bra shopping today to get some new bras of the type I bought when I had my double mastectomy and reconstruction and thought I would share. The bra is “ Comfort Revolution” by Playtex and is lovely and soft with a bit of padding and no underwire. I went from E cup to C cup and am slightly smaller on the…
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage Suggestions Brisbane Area
Hi all, Hope it is ok to post this question and hopefully I am in the best forum to ask, I am looking for a good lymphatic drainage massage person in the Brisbane area? My surgeon has given me one name but I can't seem to get an appointment for months as she seems very booked out and I am not having much luck finding…
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Arimidex
just returned from a once in a life trip to Europe and have had 5 month break and commenced Arimidex again and absolutely hate it! Slept better in Europe and lost some weight! Just want to feel normal again! Have completed 9 years but don’t think I can do another year! My oncologist wants me to get to 10 years :( had stage…
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Walking challenge
Walking (or jogging, running or hopping) is good for your body and brain. Thinking time, listening to music time, talking to a friend time. September may be a good time to start, if you need an incentive: From Medworld: https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/emergency-doctor-champions-fight-against-cancer-with-pedometers…
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Lymphatic
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/health-larkin-lymph/102709988 For me personally I had very little knowledge of lymph nodes until I entered the Breast cancer world and found myself needing lymphatic drainage massage The link above is a segment from evening radio "Lymphatic system explained"
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Stressing
I've just come from my appointment with GP, to get blood results. I've been feeling tired and put it down to getting COVID in March, it finally got me ☹️. But my main concern has been the tenderness in both armpits and at times feels very warm. This started before i got COVID. The blood test in June 2020 showed neutrophils…
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Diet recommendations ER & PR positive.
I am ER 95% positive, PR 5% positive and HER-2 negative and am booked to have the lump removed next week. I don’t want to change my diet drastically but have been searching on foods I can eat or avoid to naturally block the ER. I will, of course, take whatever meds my surgeon recommends. I have, so far cut alcohol and…
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Weight gain
Hi people does anyone have any tips, products, diets that work on moving belly fat. Since having a mastectomy I realise how much wait I’d gained around the middle and it’s getting bigger with meds I’m on. I’m having the other boob off later this year which will highlight it even more. Help 😳