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Reconstruction
I had a look at this link from the Can at 40 fb site https://blog.thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/mirelys-scars/?fbclid=IwAR2Zx8FzD_MsNNiwxIHMbSSqDaWk1_W1LWWa1cZNez_7H7qjkGUq_4571XE and something struck me. As some of you know, I'm still undecided about reconstruction and I do believe that it's a very personal choice.…
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Doing what you LOVE to do - before, during & after BC! What's YOUR favourite?
Hi guys I am really lucky in that I have 2 BIG passions that consume a lot of my time ..... and (no surprise to some of you ....) Ukulele Playing - this was a library gig we did last year .... (I am 4th from left, front row.) Our ages range from the 50s - 80s. Every 4-6 weeks we play 'gigs' at 4 Nursing Homes - and we…
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Organ Donation
I just read on a bc fb site that I should have the organ donor thingie on my driver's licence taken off. It makes sense but I had never thought about it.
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Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Online Summit:
my exercise physiologist sent me this Free event coming up online very soon for anyone who has, or knows any one with Breast Cancer. Soldiercrab (note was my real name) can you share it too please? https://www.breastcancer-rehabandwellness.com/?fbclid=IwAR0hnSISA3kFnjK4zQPzgu_-Q7TMnGIWWSfJ_VnEfmFBayMtpdra1RYySq0
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Cracked Rib !!!!!
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone else has cracked a rib couching after having chemo and rads? I recently had a bad cold and cough and it seems that i have cracked a rib having a coughing fit!! I went to the Drs a few weeks ago and they gave me anti infalmmatories and said if no better then have an XRay . Well no better so…
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What do I do now?
Hi everyone, I havent posted for a while as I was going through radiation, after my surgery, which is now completed and I did okay, just treating the leftover burns and itchiness which is apparently new skin growing through. Im pretty lucky all considering, but will have to report to an oncologist and surgeon, every three…
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Cold breast
Does anyone else have a cold reconstructed breast? My left reconstructed breast is always cold. It feels really weird.
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Extending Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment for 5 More Years No Better Than 2 More Years
A new study came out in December 2017 saying extending the use of Aromatase Inhibitors longer than the initial 5 + 2 years (7 in total) is of no benefit. 👏👏👏. A friend who was on Femara was told by her oncologist to cease it and she had only been on the medication for 6 years in total. Her oncologist claimed further…
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Sports Bra for runner
I am currently 10 days post bilateral mastectomy with immediate skin and nipple sparing implant reconstruction. I am also a keen runner who usually runs 70-80km a week. I now have a lovely set of 12D breasts and I am wanting to get a few super supportive sports bras ready for when I can return to training in 5wks. I also…
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What wld you like health professionals to understand re emotional/ psychological fallout from BC?
On another thread, people have been sharing thoughts about the lack of knowledge/understanding among some breast health professionals about our emotions and psychological state, issues such as sleep disruption, the need for information about support groups such as BCNA and others. Generally, the critical gaps in the…
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Hairy situation - to shave or not !
Hello lovelies - I have FINALLLY started to see some hair sprout on my head after about 5 weeks of finishing Chemo!!! Having said that, its growing sparse and the growth is uneven height. Did any of you experience this? Did you try shaving it all off to get even growth? Anything else helped? Yours, -Folically challenged
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Pushing away or clinging on?
looking back at your heaviest breast ca times, what would you say you did more: would you say you pushed your loved ones away or held on and got clingy ?
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Letrozole/ Femara and eyesight
Hi all am now 4months into Letrozole and seem to be having some vision impacts - dialled up old faithful doctor google and there’s a lot or articles about the impact of Hormone Therapy on vision including some concerns re AIs. Is anyone else having any eye issues. I had glaucoma prior to breast cancer controlled by drops…
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High Blood Pressure
Hi all, saw my GP yesterday. She freaked out about my blood pressure. Printed out my history. It's mostly been around 120/80. When I rocked up in June with my suspect lump it was 128/82. Now I've been finished active treatment for about 5 weeks and it's 143/88. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm not on any medication.…
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Crash
So here I was thinking that once the chemo was over and I started feeling better then it was full steam ahead! I guess that was a bit naive of me and I should have known better. This morning I was okay as I have been for the last week. This afternoon I crashed, physically, emotionally and mentally. Hubby came home tonight,…