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The New Me.
I was so looking forward to a works Christmas Party this weekend to catch up with people I hadn't seen for a quite a while as well as friends who have been there for me since the beginning of this shitty BC journey. I got the old glad rags on ready for a fun night but once having got there I just felt I didn't belong.…
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New members in the "lets talk about Vaginas group " so pop in and say hi
HI Members of lets talk about Vaginas group we have been getting quite a few new members posting in the group why not pop over to group welcome them and maybe answer some of their questions...
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Breast prosthesis
looking for recommendations for brand of breast prothsesis? How are they sized- looking for a D ( I was a 10G prior surgery)
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Exercise
hello all, i started my 5 week course of radiation for breast cancer yesterday, and would like to try and continue my regular walking program during this time if it’s possible. I’d like to hear of others experiences of fatigue, and what it might be realistic to expect to be able to do. I’m also have a small problem finding…
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Seeking a medical oncologist
I am 11 years down the track from my BC diagnosis and looking for a recommendation for a good oncologist in Adelaide or surrounds. I believe the one I went to for Chemo treatment dished out the right concoctions including anti nausea medication which got me through with no dramas. However, I found him to be totally…
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Three years ago today...
I was admitted to hospital for nutropenia after my first chemo session. I remember being so sick on that Boxing Day. I spent 7 days in isolation with terrible side effects. During chemo I ended up being admitted for nutropenia a total of four times and was so sick after my third chemo session I didn't think I would make it…
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Essential Oils
Hi I am one year post chemo/radiotherapy and now on Tamoxifen and was thinking about using essential oils more regularly. I've heard mixed reports about using certain ones and was wondering if anyone uses oils regularly without any problems with contra-indications with tamoxifen. I have been researching it but can't find…
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Another pamper day for Gold Coast ladies
At the NERANG Bicentennial Hall. Link for for more info and to book. https://www.facebook.com/events/255601755134207/?ti=icl
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Discoloured Nails
Hi all, Just after some advice regarding discoloured nails due to the effects of Chemo. I have heard that either painting your nails with a dark colour can help, especially protecting them from the sunlight or just painting them with a clear moisturising varnish. Not sure which path to go down, any advice is much…
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Newbies in the group "Lets talk about vaginas"
Hi Everyone, I am just prompting the members of Lets talk about Vaginas to pop on over and maybe answer some of our newbies questions http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/9-lost-libido-ladies
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Encore Launceston is looking for new participants for Program commencing 12th Feb
Encore Launceston Hello All, We are looking for new participants for our next Encore program commences on February 12 until April 2, from 5.30-7.30pm. If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested please contact me.
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Ex-Med Cancer exercise program trial review
Thought I'd give a short review on this trial that i am about to complete tomorrow. It is the best thing i have ever done!! It is a gym program that runs for 3 months tailored to your needs by an exercise physiologist (EP) for any type of cancer at any stage. The main requirement is that you have to have finished chemo and…
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Psychologist adelaide??? Any suggestions
Hi all im going to get a MHP. Does anyone know of a psychologist in northern area of adelaide. Surgeron couldnt tell me or go yesterday had no idea. As noone around i rang cancer council its Victoria so rhey dont know. Argh
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Fasting for improved health
Hi everyone, im new here and have a fairly recent stage 4 bc diagnosis. I’ve heard 72-hour water only fasts can be efficient to kill tumor cells and help protect your healthy cells from chemo. Does anyone here have experience with this? I’m also open to hearing the view from a BCNA staffer or nurse. My bc nurse didn’t…
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Dont know what to do!
I'm struggling at the moment. Our family were meant to be on the holiday of a lifetime in Europe at the moment celebrating our eldest son's graduation from High School. We were meant to fly out on the 28th November but I was diagnosed with BC on the 8th November. I had surgery on the 6th December single mastectomy.…