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tui99
Hi Daina, How great it is that at long last there is some one like you to facilitate a group in the South East Qld. I appeciate the hard work that you have put into becoming a facilitor for this area. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer late 2007. I had a lumpectomy followed by Chemotherapy /radiation. I really went through…
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Roast Broccoli and Walnuts
Hi everyone, This is one of my favorite recipes as it includes Broccoli and Walnuts. Roast Broccoli and Walnuts - 1kg of Broccoli or 4-5 bunches - Olive oil - Home-made or bought jar of pesto (about 1/4 cup) - 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Roughly chop broccoli and place in a shallow baking dish. Generously drizzle with olive…
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A struggle with the new me
I look at the mirror and do not like what i see the body that once was normal now seems so far away from me it is hard to come to terms with the battle scar that now replaces what was once a matching pair a pair that should not be separated ever they give you a piece of rubber that you stick to your chest this is supposed…
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KitchenAid Giveaway for Mother’s Day
Updated: 16/05/2013 - Giveaway now closed! GIVEAWAY! KitchenAid has long been a supporter of BCNA and this Mother’s Day we’re excited to giveaway a KitchenAid Baking Essentials prize pack to one lucky online network member valued at $149.85. The prize pack includes a KitchenAid Hand Mixer (pictured), KitchenAid Spatula…
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Intimacy
Hello Ladies - I have a question reguarding my husband's feelings towards me since my bi-lateral mastecomy. Every birthday, we have sex ,my husband's birthday was on the 18th and despite me letting him know I was ready,he avoided me and come to bed after I had fallen asleep and is now blaming me for not staying awake. He…
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CARDS!
Hey there every body..... Soooo excited! My greeting cards are finally back from the printer, packaged, and ready for sale! This image is of the Murray river, one of my favourite spots for a regatta. Each packet contains 6 blank cards featuring 4 different designs. If anyone is interested in cards or lapel pins check out…
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Operation: wash the wig
Well I could no longer put it off, the wig had to be washed. It was looking very dry. So, off to the laundry I go, wig, shampoo, conditioner, wig stand, towel. No joke this takes longer than washing the hair on your head! Today got it down to about 35 mins. Let it dry on the wig stand, blast it with the hair dryer,…
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scuba diving after bc
Hi everyone, its been just a tad over 2 years since diagnosis and all the treatments, but i have an opportunity to go scuba diving for a week in the Philippines. So I went a did a refresh diving course last weekend and have been swimming to have some fitness for my trip. booked my flights and heading off in 4 weeks - woo…
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Your experience with payments and inability to work
We have just received the dreaded pages to fill out for our ongoing payment via a policy linked to my superannuation. This time they want to know even more detail about my case, and when I will be ready to go back to work basically. I am about to have my 7th and last chemo treatment and then have a month off before 6 weeks…
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Mother's Day Classic 2013 Adelaide
For more than 15 years, the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk has provided communities with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for breast cancer research. The Adelaide Mother's Day Classic will be held on Sunday 12 May 2013 and this year, the Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group has registered as…
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Cauliflower soup
* Chop 2 - 3 Leeks and 2 cloves of Garlic * Cook in teaspoon of olive oil until translucent * Add curry spices and salt and pepper to taste * Add chopped - 3 x Carrots, 1 - 2 x potatoes and 1 x Cauliflower * Cover with low salt Veggy or Chicken Stock * Cook till soft * Blend to smooth consistancy You can serve with cream…
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yummy healthy soup
just cooked up a great tasty soup (well i can taste it which is amazing i cant taste salad today so this soup must be really tasty lol) 2-3 leeks and 2 cloves of garlic all chopped up now i added a bit of curry and salt and pepper at the beginning cook these with a bit of oil then add a cauliflower 3 carrots 1-2 potatoes…
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Wow, another day goes by
Here I am only 5 days after another hit of Chemo. Wow did I begin the day with guns blazing! I was cranky with everyone and jealous of everyones life. I ranted about not hearing from people since Christmas, and I complained about my relations going to Disneyland for their next holiday. I winged about being stuck in this…
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Chocolate
What is it about chocolate? My 17 year old daughter is still excitd about the chocolate easter eggs etc. A good excuse to indulge I suppose. I'm eating well at the moment as I'm on dexamethasone so actually feel quite hungry for a change...........all those years worrying about my weight and now I have to focus on eating.…
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looking after bald head
Hi I'm in the process of lossing my hair, I had it clipped from shoulder to a number 4, happy with that, My question is as it is coming out very fast now, unfortunatly mainly on top thinning at back, when it is all gone, is there are need for cream to be applied to scalp etc. any help would be very much appreciated. I just…