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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…
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Exercise in Adelaide
I've decided to go ahead with my own aqua exercise programme. At least once a week, probably Friday afternoon around 4pm, at the ARC pool in Campbelltown for about 45 minutes. I may try to fit in a Tuesday or Wednesday as well but waiting to find out term logistics around kids. If any of you Adelaideans would like to join…
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Our boobies
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Geelong influx
The hospitals here just got an influx of oncology patients in the past month. Then the heart centre today told me they are having trouble keeping up with all the new oncology patients needing an ECG. What is going on? Has there recently been a new push to get tested for cancer? So many, so sad.
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new members in Lets talk about Vaginas group
hi everyone, we have some new members in the group looking for replies to their posts can you pop in if you are a member and see if you can reply. Remember group posts don't show up on the general forum. thanks Soldiercrab and PrimeK
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Ummm ........ has anyone else had their first chemo treatment deferred?
Well I didn’t expect to get sick & on antibiotics the week of my first chemo treatment ...... it should have been today but is now scheduled for a fortnight’s time. I have had a lot of personal stress this year & especially last week which has obviously taken a toll on me. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone…
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Anxious weekend ahead
Well ladies I haven't posted on here for a while but do check in and see how everyone is travelling fairly regularly. I had my yearly check up today after having last years go smoothly, feeling great (other than the usual back pain and occasional nerve twinges from Rad damage etc), seeing my Oncologist or Breast Surgeon…
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Baseline Measurement for Lymphoedema
Due to cording issues, I see a specialist physio on a reasonably regular basis. The clinic treats cancer survivors and obviously, lymphoedema issues. Last visit, the physio decided it was time to measure and scan me again for any swelling in the arm. My scan came out high (but it's a new machine so possibly that could be a…
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Dont forget to pop into "lets talk about Vaginas" group
hi everyone don't forget to pop in and answer any questions that our newbies are asking or some regulars are also wanting some feedback for.
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When to see doctor
At what stage do you go to the doctor for ‘different’ sensations? I don’t want to be paranoid but I also don’t want to seem a hypochondriac. I am loathe to ask my BC nurse anything as she just tells me, “that is normal. You have to stop worrying’ How do I know what is normal. I have never had BC before. I have a lump under…
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Chemo curls
How long did it take for you to lose your chemo curls? I’m 6 months past chemo & my hair is growing quite fast, but I think it’s getting curlier 🧐. Wouldn’t mind getting my straightish hair back now (although I am happy just having hair)
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Pallas Trial
Hi. Been a long time since I've been here. I was just wondering if there's any Pallas girls still out there. How are you going? What cycle are you up to? What's your experience like? Would love to compare.
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Hair today...
I got my first post-chemo haircut yesterday (as opposed to the No. 1 I gave myself). I hadn't seen my lovely hairdresser since before this shit began. I didn't want to tell her what was going on over the phone as she has lost too many close family members over the last couple of years to various cancers. But she knew as…