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AC chemo no 3
Well, just had my third dose of AC. Was really nervous and emotional this time round. I think my brain has just caught up with the reality of what is going on! I have booked myself into a counselling session at the cance council on Monday. I think it's time to talk to talk to someone. I am trying to be strong but lately I…
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Roasted Tomato and Capsicum Soup
Yum yum best soup ever! * 8 big ripe tomatoes * 1 big red capsicum * 2 cloves garlic * handful of basil and parsley * good olive oil 1. Segment & deseed capsicum & place on baking tray lined with baking paper. 2. Cut tomatoes into quarters and place on same tray 3. Finely chop garlic, basil and parsley - sprinkle all over…
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10 Days In....
Hi Ladies, Well today is 10 days since I had my 1st dose of chemo, this is what I've learnt.... - I'm not going to worry about how much water I am NOT drinking - I'm not going to worry about how much food I'm NOT eating - I'm not going to worry about how much poop I'm NOT doing (gross, I know, but you all know what I mean)…
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Great China Wall
On the weekend I went up to my sisters for my brother in laws 60th . What a fantastic weekend we had. While I was there I met a distant relative who also had breast cancer ( unfortunately battling for 7 years). We had so much in common as you would expect and she menntioned going to walk the Great China Wall next year with…
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Preventing Lymphaedoema
I was advised to begin with sorbelene cream in your hand and stroke your arm with a pressure no greater than stroking a cat. With gentle strokes, begin at the shoulder and work your way to hand end. The direction is stroking toward armpit. I work in the distance of a hand space and do mid arm to arm pit, elbow to armpit,…
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survivor
hi my name is paula. just over 12 months ago i had a 4cm lump removed from my left breast. i was lucky and it was contained in the breast and hadnt spread to the nodes. surgery was followed by chemo and then radiation. going through surgery and treatment is difficult but 6 months after finishing my treatment i am now…
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Life after treatment
Getting a bit ahead of myself as only halfway through treatment, but wanting ideas on diet after treatment as I'v e been doing a bit of research which suggests a raw food diet, no sugar or alcohol. I eat pretty healthy and am prepared to give up alcohol, with an occasional glass of red wine for special occasions. What are…
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womens health & complimentary therapies
Hi everyone, in my public world i work as a womens health nurse providing screening procedures such as breast checks, papsmears, counselling & health referrals to lots of other practitioners & health services. in my private world i facilitate a relaxation class at glenecho neighborhood house 949 burrows rd glenroy, north…
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seeking information on safe exercises post treatment
Hi I'm Nina, I was diagnosed with BC in August 2012, (hormone receptive bc, stage two)... I have just completed nine months of BC treatment including 4x surgeries (ie. 1 to have a 2 cm lump removed, 1 to remove extra margin around cancer site, 1 to remove all my lympth nodes and 2 to insert/remove infuser port for chemo).…
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Bayside women urged to focus on good health
Read this article on the importance of a regular mammogram and how two women with breast cancer are getting the benefits of regular exercise! http://www.breastscreen.org.au/Media-Events/News/Bayside-Women-Urged-to-Focus-on-Good-Health
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Tandoori Prawns
Love this as it is healthy and you can have it with salad yum yum * Skewers (soaked in water ) * 24 peeled green prawns * 1tbs tandoori paste * 1 cup natural greek yoghurt Mix tandoori paste with greek yoghurt, add prawns and marinate for about 15 mins. Thread onto skewers and grill on bbq or cook in a pan. Serve with rice…
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Cancer is in the Past
Something I used to say to myself while I was going through treatment was 'One day this will all be in the past'. And I think that this week I arrived at that day. I still have a silicone breast forever and tablets and injections for another 3 years but in my head I feel like maybe I'm not traumatised any more. Today I had…
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Struggling to survive after Cancer
After surviving Breast Cancer, having a double mastemony and 6 cycles of Chemotherapy myself and my son are finding it hard to survive financially to the point were we can not afford our eletricity bill and will probably have to leave what little support I have in Townsville (of which I have lived here for over 30 years).…
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Mini Field of Women
Hello friends! Just wanted to let you all know that we are hosting a mini field of women event in Beenleigh SE Qld, on July 21, 2013. This will be followed by afternoon tea and a theatre performance all for $15 funds raised going to BCNA. For more information follow the link http://eepurl.com/BcyMn Hope to see some of you…
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2013 ride to conquer cancer
Hi all, Does anyone want to join me in this ride on the 1-2 December this year it's a big ride but gee it would be fantastic to do it. I so need something to look forward to and this would be such a great challenge. Wouldn't it be nice to have a BC team? Want to join me? Want to start training from scratch? like me? Yes it…