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Thanks BEACON
I'm into my seventh year since diagnosis of HER2+stage 4 in left breast. Dec.2011 I had a masectomy and since then have been on Herceptin and Arimidex. Last week I had a biopsy near the scar and results show that there has been a recurrence, small and very slow growing, in the original location. I will commence radiation…
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Faith on Fridays,....for those that believe in God and want some encouragment
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Hair Colour
So, I'm thinking 5 steps ahead as usual. Now that chemo is over, I'm looking more closely at my hair. At the moment, I've got some grey and brown regrowth on the sides and some longer, sparse sections along the top that are white (and I don't think ever fell out). I know there's not much point doing anything at present…
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I was responding to Lmc1310.. all good don't cry, it will make me cry
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My tips after having 12 months of treatments !
May I offer a few little tips, a few things that I did while having two surgeries, 16 rounds of chemo, 30 rounds of radiology. Magnesium & bark, turmeric, hair/nails/skin, probiotic ... all purchased from my local health food store. My hair fell out everywhere..head, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubes ! , all my nails split really…
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A beautiful hymn for those that believe in God
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Who else can't sleep?
Sitting here at 4:15am (CST) after trying since 2:30am to go back to sleep and finally giving up, yet again... Wondering who else is out there this morning, and most mornings at this time?
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Coping with emotions
Hi all, No doubt the rollercoaster of emotions hits us all , and finding ways to pick up after a melt down which comes and goes is becoming easier. I allow myself 24 hours when I hit bottom and then push back up as I know the emotional exhaustion makes it harder for me to stay strong physically and mentally . The days when…
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Mountain Lions
Back in the early days of treatment (the day after my second surgery, in fact), I tried to post this from my phone as it really spoke to me and I thought others would get it. @soldiercrab came to my rescue with the entire article. Given the current struggles of a number of people on this site and the newbies, I thought it…
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Beach Therapy
Some of you might have seen the photo of my marsupial encounter yesterday when I manage my first good walk since the end of AC. This morning I made it almost 4km as the sun was coming up. Freezing cold out there but only in thongs to protect my feet from shell cuts. The other amazing thing is, that even in the cold, 2 days…
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Stomach cording
Hi all, I had lat dorsi reconstruction 3 months ago. Developed a long cord like structure in my stomach on the right hand side near my rib. It's probably about 10cm long. It hurts when I stretch out. And it's painful only sometimes, like a stinging sensation. Anyone else please?????
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TNBC reducing risk through removal of ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus-anyone else advised this?
TNBC July 2017-partial mastectomy, chemo & rads. I spoke with the oncologist and surgeon about having a bilateral mastectomy to reduce my risk of recurrence. I trust both of these medical specialists but I am trying to work out whats best to do. I know of women who have chosen to have bilateral mastectomy but only a few…
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Fidelity
I have just found out that my husband has had an affair. It started 6mths after I finished treatment and has finished now. My libido and intimacy post surgery made sex fell like a chore and he knew it. I was emotionally unavailable and trying to find my "new normal". Not excusing his actions, he has made the wrong choices…
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Some happy positive stuff!
Hi All, So I have been reading a few posts where people seem to be in a bit of a slump so here’s a happy story. I finished all treatment (double mastectomy, axillary node clearance, 6mths chemo and 6weeks radiation plus herceptin) so have been on this shit roller coaster for 17 months now. I had my last herceptin on…
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Northern Suburb Melbourne Exercise Physiologist
Hi guys, Just letting you know of a great service to keep us moving and enjoying life. Been using DPV Health Services for Exercise Physiology on and off the 2 years. Affordable and very good. I have mobility and balance issues and they have helped no end. Currently working out of Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre,…