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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.…
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Gold Coast ladies
Click on link for more info and to book. https://www.facebook.com/events/2138894259709931/?ti=ia
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I said no
I saw the radiographer today. I told him no. I am not going to have radiation. I know you lovely ladies would have supported me through it but I couldn't handle anymore. I am taking my 85+% chance of non reoccurance along with the herceptin and risking it. They tell me I would have up to 95% chance of non reoccurance with…
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Positive news
Hi there Im pleased to say my results came in and i got the all clear. Im happy but i still feel like it's all surreal. A great chrissy present. I may have to have radiation but it's yet to be decided. Xxxx Trikki2
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Drained- Depressed & Struggling
Well it has been three months since I have been online so here goes. Twelve weekly sessions of chemo (Paclitaxel) plus Trastuzumab (hercepton) every three weeks just completed! Last tuesday was my last chemo (Paclitaxel) YAY! I was to start 4 weeks of radiation on 17th Sept. But was notified yesterday it will now start on…