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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…
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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…
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Reconstruction Booked (DIEP flap)
Hello my friends It's a date!!! I'm booked in for my reconstruction on November 10th. It's been 6 weeks now since I finished chemo and I have had some big decisions to make. First up - I have decided to have my other breast removed. I have a strong family history of breast cancer and so feel this is the right decision for…
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Massage Therapy
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could reccommeded a good massage therapist in western sydney?
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footy hidden heros
I am so proud that a central coast club the Toukley Hawks won the Footy's Hidden Hero's competition. I was lucky enough to be invited to attend as a special guest from BCNA. It is through initiatives like this and the generosity of whole communities and companies that enables BCNA to do all that they do do for us women. It…
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Post BC, Depression, Tamoxifin, Letting go & how?
Does anyone suffer Depression after the BC Journey? Do you think it has anything to do with Tamoxifin? Two years on, just finished my last surgery - nipple reconstruction. One that I almost walk out on, because I had enough of Hospital. Through the journey, my natural instinct was to survive and be here to see my young…
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Sydney
Hi all, What a great weekend in Sydney. Not only was the running festival a good experience, also the jetboat ride on the harbour, the guided walking tour of Kings Cross, Skywalk and the bridge climb. First time in Sydney, so many more things I wanted to do, can't wait til I go again. Take care xxxRikki
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Exercise Bra
Hi Everyone. I have not blogged before so not quite sure what I am doing. I have just had silicon implants put in and I have been told that when I begin exercising again to use a very supportive bra. I had a double mastectomy and love to run, ride, kayak etc but concerned that if the new boobs aren't held in place enough…
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I can't believe I've finished chemo!
Hi everyone Well I had my last chemo on Monday and I can't believe it's done and dusted. 3x FEC and 3x Taxotere. Everything went well - no reaction to taxotere this time, day 3 and feeling the usual side effects - so tired, bloated, tummy pain, leg cramps, not sleeping, waiting for the bone pain to kick in over the next…
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Exercise
I had expressed my interest in a clinical trial that is looking at exercise and muscle strength that reduces the risk of reoccurence in bc patients. The trial is taking place in Brisbane so unfortunately I will not be able to participate, however I spoke with Cameron McDonald the man behind the trial and he explained the…
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YAY Back to Work next week
Greetings All, Have not blogged in a looong while, I've been plodding along well, just coping with long periods of extreme bordom. 9th of August I had my expanders removed and got my wonderful silicon, was very happy with the result (although I am slightly pointing to the right, but I think that is something I can only…
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depression..but not mine...
Well as if it's not hard enought dealing with my own emotional issues as I ride this part of my life. I have 3 teenagers. My 19 year old daughter has just continued on life as normal and just treats home as a stopover place where I get no home help or hugs/how are you going. My 16 year old son, has been the most caring and…
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WOW how inspiring was Pamela Cook last night
I was amazed and inspired by Pamela Cook's performance on XFACTOR last night .Her voice was amazing I really think she will get far in this competition if not even winning the XFACTOR. It is soo good to see her come thru so good after all she's been thru. I can not imagine having to have chemo when pregnant she is soo…
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Depression
Wow...this year will go down as one of the worst in my life. I have finally finished all my treatments, my hair is growing back nicely, and I am back at work full time. My partner, who has been absolutely amazing throughout this horrible experience, has decided to go back to England indefinitely to look after his aging…
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Pink Pilates
Current research has shown that exercise plays a vital role in the recovery from cancer, with improved prognosis and physical and psychological functioning. The Pink Pilates programme provides a full range of services designed to look after women who are recovering from cancer surgery or cancer treatments and is delivered…