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Last Herceptin
Tomorrow is my last Herceptin. 17 down, 1 to go! Back when I started I couldn't imagine that I would one day get to the finish. It is amazing. I feel a bit sad about it. I like going to the chemo room and sitting in a comfy chair and chatting with the nurses. I get the morning off work and I can relax and do the crossword…
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Tears and more tears
I have had the best christmas with my family, we played games, watched movies, sang singstar and ate wonderful food. I got out of hospital on the day before Christmas eve after spiking a fever of 39.5 days earlier and thinking I would have to stay in for the christmas period, but after begging and promising to take my…
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Donna
Hello everyone, with xmas and new year coming is alcohol a no no? I'm a moderate drinker but was just wondering.. I've started chemo ( AC) for breast cancer with 2nd treatment next Thurs and it would be nice to raise a glass if ok'd. I'll ask when I see my oncologist next week. :-)
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daryl's progress
see latest on my husband.
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dumb thing people say
Took the dog for a long walk to clear my head, and get some happy hormones pumping. Husband asked if I was ok because I seemed a bit cranky, I told him I was terrified about surgery tomorrow and he said "you should be excited you are getting the tumor out" NOT VERY HELPFUL
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Can't believe I did it!!
After doing the same job for the last 15 years I handed in my resignation yesterday-just like that! I'm sick of it and felt I needed some "me"time.Over the last 4 years my long service leave has gone on 3 ankle operations,a mastectomy and chemo.So no,haven't really got to enjoy it have I.!! I"ve sold our house-2 storey and…
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Art as therapy?
Three months. How a life can change in such a short time. 61 years old, retired from High School teaching after 30 years of service. I loved it, but needed to do something else with my life. I reinvented myself as an artist. All those years ago my Father had said NO to me when I expressed the desire to study Art at the age…
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Art as therapy continued..
In between taking Art History examinations and Sculpture and painting classes, I found a surgeon, had my lump removed through his skilfull hands and had my nipple carefully re-positioned at the end of October this year. They have learnt a lot from cosmetic surgery! He did suggest I could have the other breast reduced in…
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Coping with cancer over the holidays
Hi all, This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. We know that for many women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their families, the holiday season can be a particularly difficult time. I wanted to let you know that The Cancer Council has some information on their website that may help you if you are having a difficult time.…
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Here's to my journey!
Sunday 10th December Hello everyone I'm finally back! I've had my mastectomy and axcillary clearance and I have to admit I've had a rough time. I was in hospital for close to a week and had some trouble with the drainage tubes as I kept clotting. Then I Had to have 2 needles a day in the tummy to stop that and then more…
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Feeling "cleansed"
Hi all, Went for my genetics testing results in Brisbane on Wednesday. I am so pleased to report that I have a negative result on BRAC1 and BRAC2. Of course this doesn't let me know why I got BC but it sure gives me, my girls, my granddaughter and my sisters some peace of mind. This result has really changed how I am…
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BCNA Mere Male ...
Hi all, just thought I'd share this funny moment my hubby and I had a few days ago... Husband: "Honey, have you seen my Revita-Foam Hair Mouse? I can't find it anywhere." Wife: "Hmmm... nope." Husband: "Are you sure? Because when you use it I can't find where you put it." Wife: "Hmmm, yep, pretty sure... considering I've…
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Meditation
Hi all, In the new year I plan to be teaching some meditation techniques to anyone who has had cancer in the LIverpool or surrounding areas. If you live in, or near Liverpool and would like to learn to meditate, please let me know your details so I can contact you in the new year where and when the courses will be. There…
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saying yes to self help in metastatic cancer
When the onco says 'there is nothing more we can do'or 'this drug will prolong your life'is that really helpful? No! We must find ways and means of helping ourselves and I have spent 8 months researching and trialling alternative modalities and have managed to erase lung mets and stop bone mets from growing. With the bone…
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My 1st counseling session!
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