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My daughters Facebook status
My 20 year daughter posted this as her Facebook stays yesterday whilst I was having my 5th chemo, thought I would share it with you: " Watching my mum fight cancer has shown me how strong she really is, all kids say that there mum is strong, but mine? Mine is the definition of strength, seeing her hurt, cry, in pain, ache,…
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Where im at...
Its 8 weeks today since diagnosis of triple neg DCIS4, intrusive, evasive, aggressive. Ive undergone a lumpectomy, a R breast removal, auxillery clearance ( 1/17 with cancer), several lung, bone, liver, chest CT's and scans, a Barium X-ray soon due to swollowing difficulties, I had a 'Port' put in last wednesday and now im…
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Depression and anxiety
I have finally come to the realisation that my subconscious is an uncontrollable beast that has been torturing me for the last 6 months. No amount of logic, reasoning or counselling seems to be able to control the nightmares that wake me regularly. I now accept that my subconscious will work through every possible scenario…
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My new found confidence
Just wanted to share an experience I had today that has made me feel good. Today I walked into a room full of strangers feeling extremely confident in myself and my abilities. That confidence came as a big surprise. It was my first day of a Diploma of Community Services, a course i have wanted to do for a long time. At the…
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Mother's Day Classic 2012 Adelaide
When: Sunday 13th May 2012, 6.30am - 12 noon Where: Elder Park (next to Festival Theatre) Why not enjoy a special Mother's Day morning spent raising money for breast cancer research? This Adelaide charity event involves a 4.5km and 7.5km stroll, walk or run through beautiful Elder Park, with lots of entertainment and…
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panic has set in
Hi girls Panic has set in........I have my post op appointment tomorrow following my second lot of surgery for axillary clearance, help!!!!!
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IVF
Has anyone gone thru IVF prior to Chemo? What are your experiences? Please share all good & bad.... Xxx Merylee
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goodmorning everyone
Goodafternoon all you beautiful women out there in the land of OZ I have had a great reponse from all the women I have randomly made contact with Thankyou soooo much for all your kind words it really does make you feel a whole lot better I have set my profile to 'contacts only ' now so you can all get to know me a bit…
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"Healing Heart & Soul" Meditation Retreat
Hi all Trust you are all well :) I'd like to invite you to a meditation retreat at Leura in the Blue Mountains on 25-27 May called "Healing Heart & Soul - a retreat for people with cancer and those who care for people with cancer". Details can be found on www.bkwsu.org/au then click on what's on monthly and go to NSW Blue…
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ALLS WELL
RESULTS FROM SCAN SAY ALL OK THANKS FOR YOU WELL WISHES
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weighty issue
why is it that some of us woman put on weight during treatment? I am not embaressed about my balding head, no eyebrows and no eyelas look.... and I wear my scar with pride, but I hate the look of my body below the boob line. Will I ever get a handle on my weight and see it return to normal once treatment is over? I mean I…
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Exercise for the fatigued!
Hi everyone, This is my first time on this blog and I'm hoping for some advice. Whilst I am recovering from my 6th chemo treatment I am keen to get some energy back by doing some gentle exercise but I'm not sure where to start. I've asked palliative care if they are aware of subsidised exercise for those who are still week…
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Accupunture
Hi ladies, can anyone tell me if they have tried accupunture for relief of hot flushes? My oncologist recommended it as an option to try before using other medications. I am well and truly over these hot flushes, and am looking to try something different. He said it was also good at helping with sleep. Love Chris xx
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Greatful!
Hi all, It's now 11 days after the end of radiation. I have been reading a bit on here and I'm so greatful this website is here. Nearly constantly I keep getting told even though I'm at the end of active treatment "omg you are so brave/strong!" whenever I see anyone who knows what I'm going through. I smile and nod but I…
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Guilt
Today was a good day for my energy levels. Last week was extremely dark, and so far this cycle today has been my best day. I went for a walk in the morning and posted some Medicare stuff. Did a little exercise at home. Ate properly. Went for a proper walk with a local friend and did really well for energy. On that walk, I…