-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
My 1st counseling session!
Well
-
New Member
Hi Everyone My name is Karen and I was diagnosed with BC in July. I have had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed. I have had 4 cycles of TAC and have coped quite well considering. Emotionally though I am feeling really low. I have great support but would love to touch base with people who are going through this as well. I…
-
Here's to my Journey!
Monday 14th November Hi everyone I hope this find everyone well and positive!! I know it's been ages since I have been blogging but I have been in Hospital and had my surgery. It went pretty well, although I am pretty sore. They took out my Sentinel node, another lymph node and the cancerous lump. The pathology came back…
-
Babies after Cancer
Just wondering if anyone has gone on to having a baby after finishing treatment? Did they fall pregnant naturally? Or if there is anyone out there that still wants a family when they're at that time in their life? I'm hoping to still start a family and absolutley hate being on Tamoxifen!! I'm 2 yrs post diagnosis and…
-
emotional mess
Hope everyone is well. Its been 5 days since my first round of FEC an what an emotional journey it has been. The first day wasnt that bad. Tired and foggy and hungry ( which was a surprise).Thanks to my wonderful husband i still get up and have a shower everyday ( sort of makes me feel half human). I find that by mid…
-
EMOTIONS
Went to see my plastic surgeon today about getting the other breast off and reconstruction. Well you would think I would be so happy, but when the Dr asked me why I wanted the other breast off just started to cry and did so on and off during the consultation. The Dr asked me was I like this all the time , must of thought I…
-
Here's to my Journey!
Weds 2nd November Met with my new employer today to discuss when I would be able to start my new job. I have to admit I'm very disappointed I couldn't start today but as she said I have to make myself a priority now. She's right of course, but it doesn't stop me feeling guilty about not starting....oh well these things…
-
rained on the party!
Today was a strange day - my emotions were as volatile as the weather. I had been feeling strong of mind and body, so what changed? I spoke at length with one of my doctors about the surgery I have received so far and, as always, he encouraged me to take charge of my health and gave my morale a boost. I was feeling happy…
-
Should I be sad
The anniversary of my diagnosis is on Friday. At counselling last week we talked about words to describe the past year. Words included: busy, scary and challenging. The counsellor said they were normal words in this situation but the only thing she noted was it was unusual not to mention 'sad'. But when she asked me about…
-
Life in progress
Getting back into life again, as I recollect what I once was, requires a change of dynamic structual idealistic thought process ! What does that mean to me ! What aspect and concept of the changes with in ! Knowledge is now my weppon of choice, and this weppon will get me through what ever it takes to survive this, the…