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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…
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Occupational Therapists
Will there be any OTs attending the BCNA Conference? I'd like to think we could have coffee as a group. Any takers? Please call me. 0418499597
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Cancer and Pregnant
I was first diagnosed with breaast cancer 2 months before I was to be married in February 2011. I had a lumpectomy and no further treatment by my choice as I went a natural alternitive. Whe I went for my 18 month check up in August 2012 my surgeon wasn't happy with the site where the inital core biopsy was taken (which had…
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Sunshine time
Well I am off to Port Douglas for a well needed rest. Having suffred from a nasty sinus virus for over 2 full months, it is time to lie under the tropical sun, relax and re-energise! I have a big load ahead with being the Chair of the Tasmanian Conference in March next year, not to forget needing every bit of energy for…
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Sydney shared accommodation
Hi, a pal of mine has a spare bed in her room- booked independently- at the Oaks Goldsborough which is 5 mins walk from the venue for our conference. If anyone is needing a bed, she is willing to share. 3 nights, Wed, Thurs and Fri $285. She is a non smoker. I can give you her contact details! Here to help, Mandy
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Now what?
So, I got through AC. I lived with hair loss. I was traveling along wonderfully on 6 weeks of Taxol, then BAM...suddenly I can't feel the soles of my feet, mt toes feel like sausages & I have the weirdest sensation that my feet are freezing. Went to the Onc today. No more taxol. I'm told I have objective peripheral…
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Walking
I would love to get involve in something like that. I had my second chemo yesterday and had an aweful reaction to it...but came good. Excercise is something that I need to do and your group sounds perfect. This is my first blog. I just joined, so any tips would be good too:)
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Anyone out there!
Hi, my name is Michelle and asking for some help. I currently live in clovelly in sydney and also The Hill in Newcastle. I was wanting to join a fitness program and support group in both of these areas. Alsoa new comer to Newcastle I do not know many people and I'm finding it difficult to find people who are going through…
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Mascectomy bras and wig
Hi there, I have just celebrated my first post mascectomy birthday and finished chemo 6 months ago. Life is beginning to resume some normality after the adventures of the past year. Before my mascectomy and chemo I followed advice to get prepared in advance and purchased specialist bras and a nice short 'blonde' wig. The…
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Taxotere
Hello. I have had one treatment of taxotere and I was Scared. The lower back pain and hips were very bad on in the night of the 4th day. I woke up feeling vulnerable, the pain wasn't as bad but it persisted for 5 - 6 days. Today it felt better, I have been taking panedol osteopanedol all week. Anyone out there with similar…
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chemo and meditation
Hi I was diagnosed with stage II Breast cancer in March 2012 and have had surgery and chemo. I had my second last round of chemo last week and my last round will be at the end of August - wu hooo! At first I didn't believe that I would make it through the treatment, it was so unbelievably bad. The sheer variety of side…
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Where's that noise coming from?
Did a little jog/ walk to the fridge and heard the strangest noise.... sounds like a jiggly water bottle???... Wriggled myself and... wait.... Its coming from MY body!! *@*!!! Was thinking WHAT NOW haha!!! And its under my armpit!!! another little surprise! Been entertaining everyone with this.... they dont find it as…
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Time Flies
Hi Everyone, Well it's been just over 12 months since I heard those dreaded words, you have breast cancer!!!!! It has certainly been a scary journey but I'm pleased to say my last mammogram, ultrasound and bone scan are all cancer free, yes i am still suffering from the side effects from the Zoladex and Femara plus…