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Work post chemo
Hi all. I did see a work group cant wwkrkout how to post to it So here goes. Im not sure what to do or how Ive worked all rhe way through chemo Due to finances. I furnished chemo in july had surgery in August Ive strated a new position on contract for 1 more month, slight chance of extension. May revert back to previous…
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Eyebrow tattoo / microblading / feathering in Melbourne for cancer patients
Searching for a reputable eyebrow tattoo service, for microblading / feathering in the Melbourne Metro region. Has anyone recently had this procedure done and do you know if there are any suppliers that offer a discounted rate for cancer patients?
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Dental issues
Hi, Ive just noticed a filling has fallen out of my back tooth. Should I see my normal dentist or do I need to see a dentist who deals with people undergoing chemo treatment? Thanks.
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Maca Gold
Prior to starting chemo I was taking Maca Gold to alleviate hot flushes. Once chemo started the Maca no longer worked so I went off it. Post chemo I decided to try Maca again. Four weeks later it didn’t make a difference to my hot flushes so I went off it. WHOA! I hadn’t realised it had alleviated my anxiety and I had a…
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Swelling in the reconstructed breast
Hi all, this is my first post. September 2017 I was diagnosed with 6cm tumour with node involvement - not visible on ultrasound or mammogram. May 2018 I had a skin sparing mastectomy ‘L’ breast with a spacer. In July 2018 I had the reconstruction done. Since then I have been just getting on with life. This included taking…
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What a fortnight!
17 Aug sat. Closed down business. Started cleaning up the mess 18 Aug sun. Cleaned up business. Had job interview 19 Aug mon. Had another job interview. Did more sorting and cleaning 20 Aug Tues. offered job. More cleaning and sorting. We have so much stock left. Had heart echo 21 Aug. Wed. More cleaning and sorting 22…
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GERMS IN THE REAL WORLD
Hi all I’m one month into 5 of chemo. I’m pretty paranoid about going out in public due to picking up a virus or something yucky from someone, and if I do I hold a scarf over my mouth!! Am I being over cautious? How do you approach this? I don’t want to be a recluse for 5 months. And I want to enjoy every moment too. Is…
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Chemo and Exercise
Well, Chemo 3 is happening on Monday and so far so good. I am getting used to being at about 70% pace. Have just read a great book by Alison Porter: Stronger than Before and am putting some changes in place for my life over the next cycle including exercise - well walking. Now, does anyone have any advice? I know I could…
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Come and try dragonboating
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Chilling out at an Otis
In for a weekend of R &R at an Otis Foundation property in SA. Unfortunately, too windy for the SUP but will make the best of it 😊
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Feeling frustrated
One week tomorrow since I finished radiation treatment. I was told it would peak this week and they wore not wrong. It has been a very trying time. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were the worst and now the tiredness has kicked in. Feeling very low today. I am over being sore and uncomfortable but it is the tiredness that…
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Possible help for toe pain
fortstudy.com.au has a free trial thingy for people with osteoarthritis pain in their big toe. Not sure if they will take people who are on als but it may be worth a try.
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stomach always upset
Hi, I was recently diagosed with a triple neg stage 3 cancer. Successfully removed with clear margins, but pathology showed, particularly aggressive. Just had first 2 chemo treatments of doxyrubicin/cyclophosphamide, having 4 fortnightly sessions, followed by 12 weekly sessions of paclitaxel. Then 3 months of radiation…
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Diet changes for tnbc
Evening! I have been doing some research into changes in diet to help keep tnbc at bay, but would love to know what you guys have implemented. I know karma/fate may ultimately have other ideas but I am in a good head space and want to kick this f***** to touch if I can and get a lot healthier. Thanks to taxol and steroids…
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Swollen parotid gland after chemo for bc
Hi, this is my first time starting a discussion here, I have done a search and can’t find any relevant info so thought I’d ask you wonderful people. I was diagnosed last month with bc and have had 2 rounds of chemo so far. Both times I have developed a swollen parotid/salivary gland 2-3 days post chemo just on one side and…
