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"Nanny Nap"
Good morning ladies .... I have just woken up after an 11-hour nanny nap ..... how I love getting up at 5am every morning for 4 days and not going to bed till after midnight !!!! BUT IT WAS WORTH IT !!! Attending "Strength to Strength" was one of the best experiences I have had. I met so many wonderful ladies, as well as…
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Gala Dinner dress code
Hi all, Please excuse my next question - it may sound ridiculous...but I've just finished treatment and looking to celebrate sooo.... what is the dress code for the Gala Dinner tomorrow night?!! Many thanks Kim :)
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Survivor for nine years now!
This month I had my annual check-up with my breast cancer surgeon in Sydney. Once again I received the all clear after a bit of a scare from the ultrasound, and ensuing biopsies. I'm now a nine year survivor! How grateful and blessed I am to have been given a second chance at life. These past nine years have brought many…
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First beetroot
Just wanted to share my first ever "grown by moi" beetroot. I put it plus the tops into my fruit juice mix this morning. Yum yum. I will have to get into all the veggies as they mature as I see that there are some other "creatures" finding my good stuff. XLeonie
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RH negative blood and breast cancer
Hi, how many of you out there with cancer have either RH negative blood, taken the pill or received Rhogam (antiD) shots when pregnant (before a cancer diagnisis)? I have been reading a lot lately about blood types, and mainly about RH negative. I am RH- A type, and when I had my daughter 6 years ago I received Rhogam…
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operation is pushed back
Operation was pushed back from 8/10 to 16/10 last week. It was known that Plastic surgeon was not available on the 8/10 for 20 days..but actual discussion never took place between doctors until last week. I was not very very happy but it is not bad! I purchased "Brest Cancer, taking control" by Professor John Boyages but…
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Ignite Your Spirit Healing Clinic for those with Cancer
Ignite Your Spirit Healing Clinic for those with Cancer The journey one takes once given a diagnosis of cancer is monumental and affects every part of our being- not just our physical body. Modern medicine plays a large part of cancer treatment for most people. Are you looking for something that can help compliment this…
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A momentus occasion!
Hi everyone I just had to blog about something special that happened today! Quite spontaneously, after work I dropped into my hairdressers and showed my lovely hairdresser my awesome hair growth! I've been documenting this on my facebook page in an album called "Hairy Tales - the documented journey of Helen's hair growing…
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Article on the benefits of exercise!
Women who exercise moderately may be less likely than their inactive peers to develop breast cancer after menopause, according to a US study. http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/7172718/Exercise-staves-off-breast-cancer
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My Thoughts
Geeee This webiste is so overwhelming and so inspiring all at the same time. Reading some of your stories and experiences have made me very emotional today. Also got me thinking on alot of issues I had and hadnt thought about. I know I'm gonna beat this and I know compared to what others have been thru I'm very lucky. But…
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Naturopathy
So this morning I went to see a naturapath on the Gold Coast. My initial reasons for this was that I just want to be healthy, and I hope to lose some weight. My biggest fear is that the cancer will appear somewhere else in my body. As we talked she began speaking about how we can manifest things in our body, and how breast…
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BEEN OFF THE RADAR FOR A WHILE
Hi girls, I have been off the radar for a little while unfortunately. I was getting very close to the end of my radiotherapy and was managing my skin really well plus I was walking a fair amount every day, feeling positive despite being away from home and being in not perfect living arrangements. Couldn't fault the place I…
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Sydney together
Hi all, how many of US will be in Sydney? We must try to snatch some time away for a drink or two. Anyone bringing their spouses? I am. It will be fun, and exciting, and empowering! Mandy
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A long time coming....
Hi guys, It has been a damn long time since I have visited the BCNA site - so my sincere apologies. You are not forgotten though. I have just been busy behind-the-scenes. Now that I have "found my feet" with balancing two chilldren and my job, I am starting to get more active in helping promote what seems to be a scaringly…
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Emotions
Well one week has past since I came out of hospital from my double mastectomy. It has been a bit emotional with good and bad news. I have found myself feeling very alone and sad with lots of tears. It has definitely made me realise how tough it is to go through something like this with out your partner of 30yrs and how…