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Feeling almost normal
Went back to work on Tuesday! Yay! Some normality at last. Feel somewhat "normal" as I had chemo 2 weeks ago. Hair slowly coming out. Got my hair cut short last week so it would only fall out in small clumps not big ones! Glad I made that decision. As my hair was falling on the floor at the hairdresser , yes I was crying…
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After breast cancer and menapause
Hi, I would like to talk to anyone who has had problems with sex after breast cancer and menapause. I was diagnosed at 42 and at 47 and went through early menapause. I would like to hear from other ladies who have gone through similar and discuss if they have found any products that may have helped.
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so they say "try and stay postive " AGH!!!!
Oh such well meaning words!! and listen I do not doubt for one minute that they are said with well meaning BUT!!! there are some days when you want to scream at them and say.........."What about..........my head hurts I have a permanent low grade head ache, i'm aching and tired all the time, my brain is cloudy, my mouth is…
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Bored, Frustrated or Lonely?
Well that sounds like the beginning of an Ad ! I have experienced all 3 and whoke up this morning realising they were the underlying issues of my moods of late. I have been reading, watching TV, painting and going for walks as my forms of entertainment most of the time. I am frustrated for many reasons. I guess the best…
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Hello to all!
Hi all, It has been a while since I have posted. Lovely life just gets in the way. Today is particularly special for me. Two years today I had my surgery so now I can safely say I am now 2 year cancer free!!!! Even though I had my checkup in April today seems to hold some special memories. Hope everyone is travelling ok…
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Tamoxifen
Hi, Just joined. I was diagnosed 8 months ago. I was 35 years old. I had the lump out, and 6 months of chemo. Now I'm week 3 of 6 of radiation. It hasn't spread into my lymp nodes. I'm very lucky. It's been a ride! Lots of sides effects. I'm now just starting to get on top of everything. I start tamoxifen in 3 weeks. I'm…
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Encouragement and control of fear
PANIC, FEAR, CONTROL, FEAR, SURVIVAL I am noticing some common links to all the women who speak openly on BCNA. It doesnt involve what Cancer type, what style of treatment, or how many children you have. The common link are our emotions. Their Ebb and Flow, and ultimately how we control our fear and regain strength to…
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Young one's
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with BC May 2011 at the age of 41. I was working 5 days a week & I had to take 12 months off work to have 4 & 1/2 months of chemo & radiation & it was horrible to loose all my hair. Was hard to take everything in. I had a lump removed, didn't loose the whole breast. It was so hard to deal with…
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Mother's Day Classic!
This is a photo of Luci with her Mum and sister who walked together on Mother's Day. It was such a great turn out!
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Beetroot, Parmesan & Cashew Dip
I love this recipe! It's both delicious and hot pink, which makes it very appropriate for BCNA and other fund raisers for breast cancer. * 450g can baby beets * 150g packet salted roasted cashews * 1 cup grated parmesan * 1 clove garlic, crushed * 1 tbsp lemon juice * Salt and pepper to taste Celery and lavash to serve…
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Eye issue
I have an occasional issue with one of my eyes slow to open when I wake up, it's only been happening since the towards the end of my chemo, I'm still having Herceptin, My oncologist doesn't think it's related and the optometrist said my eyes seem normal. Just thought I would ask if anyone else had this issue? Thank you…
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Juicing
Juicing is a new adventure! For the first week after treatment I prefer soft foods - baby that I am! So I prepare soups and freeze them. Tim has started researching juicing. Today's speciality was Beetroot Slammers. Last time it was a fruit smoothie. And... chemo day I get flowers! Such a lucky girl. My man is so caring…
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KitchenAid Winner!
Hello all, Thank you all for taking the time to share your delicious recipes! We had a really hard time picking a winner but we had to pick one! The lucky winner is Pat's Beetroot, Parmesan and Cashew Dip. It sounds delicious and we were slightly swayed by the fact that it was also pink! Congratulations Pat! And a big…
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A big thank you for your involvement in Pink Sports Day
Morning all, I wanted to send a sincere 'thank you' to those who were involved in a local Pink Sports Day events around the country. Up to 1,000 sporting clubs across Australia turned pink over Mother's Day weekend (11-12 May 2013) to pay tribute to those in their community affected by breast cancer, while raising funds…
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Operation: wash the (human hair) wig 4.0
Well the time has come around again to wash the wig. One Monday night when the mind was whirling from Dexmethsone I thought to myself I'll rinse the wig with the shower rose. So in the en-suite tonight I have the shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment and wash basin. Another Dexmethsone inspired thought, the wig is looking…