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Effexor XF can anyone help?
Hi, is had a LCIS lump removed April 2018, begun taking Tamoxifen that Aug but the past few months I’ve experienced a few episodes of anxiety which has really affected me. I went to an Oncologist check up on Friday and she said it was a common side effect of Tamoxifen. She prescribed me Effexor to help but I’m really…
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Good News
I have had my yearly scans for my breast cancer I was diagnosed 2 years ago I can remember the day if it was yesterday it has been a roller coaster ride of emotions The good news the scans were clear, I had tests for Bowel,Ovarian and Uteruine cancer they were all clear My next major hurdle is to have a knee replacement…
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Fluid retention on tamoxifen
hi having fluid retention in ankles and calves ,quite sore too,also have other places too,plan on asking doctor soon about it,has any one been given medication for that,I have been researching natural relief and started taking fluid away tablets,but just noticed they have dandelion as main ingredient,I think this is a…
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Psoriasis flare up!
I have had six weeks of Paclitaxel and had a flare up of psoriasis. The first lot of chemo treatments cleared it up completely. It was so good not having red angry patches to deal with. The psoriasis isn't responding to treatment. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Otis retreat Kezs Hidaway
Amazing place. Have spent four days with hubby daughter son in law and two grandchildren. Well worth it. Huge house, lots of land, warm and relaxing Even tried to find goldHuge thank you to Otis... J
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Positivity
I have been reflecting on positivity and what it means to me. I know that the word gets thrown around with fervour or with scorn but I'm feeling a little philosophical, so here goes... I think there is are two major types of positivity (and maybe more but it's 7am on a work morning so I've not explored too deeply). The one…
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Our immune system
Hi all. How many weeks/months post chemo and/or radiotherapy will our immune system be weakened? I’m only asking because a work colleague has shingles. My understanding is 21-28 days? But I’ve read elsewhere 6 months. thanks
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Exercise groups
Hi everyone, Everyone seems to have a bit of information from personal experience, so I thought you may be able to help me. I’m looking for a fun exercises or movement class that are for breast cancer warriors, I live in Logan Queensland and I have not had any luck, all the programmes I have found are in Brisbane or the…
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SOZO
I have never been one to accept something new straight away. My usual response is “that sounds great”. Today I tested out the SOZO. It IS great. Vichealth have endorsed it so Victorians have more of these available than other states. My hospital does not have one but I will be campaigning for them to get one. It is…
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Alcohol
Anyone else too scared to drink alcohol!! I never drank a lot, but when we catch up with friends & I watch them all having a few, & relaxing, I feel so left out
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Dental work while having Chemo treatment
In February I was diagnosed with Early Stages Her 2 + Estrogen + cancer. I have 6 months of chemo, radiation, Hercepton and Hormone therapy ahead of me. I have already had my first 2 three weekly cycles of chemo and have a tooth that is cracked and needs to come out but the dental surgeon said he needs to cut into my jaw…
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Drinking Water during Chemo
if you were like me and couldn’t handle the taste of water during chemo this might be good for you. Got it off amazon and you will the centre with fruit/veg that u like and it infuses the water. I normally do lemon or lime, ginger, cucumber and mint.
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Has anyone tried acupuncture for lymph build-up ?
I had a non-skin-sparing and non-nipple-sparing mastectomy in late 2014. (No reconstruction was offered). I have been seeing a masseur for the treatment of fluid build-up and she used the Chinese cups when it was really bad. I have now moved and have not been able to find a reasonably-priced masseur with the remedial…
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Mother's Day Classic
I just wanted to cheer on all of you who are doing the Mother's Day Classic tomorrow. I was intending to but the way my joints were (and the difficulty of organising anything) sidelined me. So, Go Girls and Boys!
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How do you handle the big anniversaries?
Hey everyone Its the first anniversary of my surgery date tomorrow; the fateful day I parted ways with what was left of my tumour, a third of my breast, and about 23 lymph nodes. I always try to be brave on the anniversary of a scary/sad day but it usually falls apart and is very emotional and teary anyway. How do you deal…