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Living Longer, Living Stronger exercise program
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Need a get away?
I've been reading the posts from ladies who are getting toward the end of their treatment and thought this might be a good time to remind you of the fantastic opportunity the Otis Foundation offers to anyone who has been thrown into the Breast Cancer mincer. Otis has a number of properties across the country (predominately…
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Letrozole
Hi All I am on Letrozole and am having quite bad side effects. I have been on it for over a year now. I have decided to take a break from it for a week or two to see if the side effects improve. Has anyone else done this and if so how long did it take for the side effects to disappear? My main one is being very achy all…
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Massage
hi. I’m 8 weeks post L mastectomy where I had 22 lymph nodes removed. Prior to that I had 8 rounds of chemo. Next week I start radiation. Tomorrow I’m booked in for a massage and it’s just been suggested massage might not be a good idea. Does anyone else have some advice for me regarding any adverse effects of massage? Help
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At my :) weight again
I was diagnosed in May 2013. After treatment I had put on a few kilos and was concerned about starting Tamoxifen. Would I be able to lose the chemo weight? With a gradual return to pre-cancer activity and being very careful with portion size I did lose those extra kilos. Changes to my lifestyle (for the first time in my…
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Santa’s Tummy
hello lovelies who else has Santa’s tummy since chemo? And do you loose it eventually ☹️ xx
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Iron stores ... is this a long term side effect others have?
Ok got to vent...... since all my chemo and rads back in 2012/13 I am unable to keep my Iron stores they can't find anything that is causing this but I am so frustrated I was TNBC had bilateral mx and left clearance and then ACT, AC, then Paxitaxel x 6 then FEC then 6wks of Rads I have been getting infused with IRON 6…
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Yes Yes Yes 25% discount and Free shipping
As the title says Yes Yes Yes has a promotion running until Monday 20 November which gives 25% discount and free shipping if your order is over $50 after discount. Those on their mailing list should get an email for anyone who isn't the code is TG17 www.yesyesyes.org is the website. I originally found out about Yes Yes Yes…
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FEELING BLESSED
Hi, it’s been a little while since I have done a post but today I feel so blessed and want to share it with my sisters at BCNA. Yesterday I celebrated my 60th birthday and so looking forward to my party on Saturday. Since my diagnosis in 2006, my journey has certainly been challenging but I am still smiling and living a…
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Getting on fluids in hospital
hi fabulous ladies. As my 2nd round of AC chemo was horrendous, I want to be admitted to hospital after my 3rd round tomorrow and get on a fluid bag to see if it makes a difference. i don't want to be a hero because it's not good for anyone at home to see me in bed all weekend anyway. What does every one think? Too…
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Looking good
Yesterday I attended a Look Good Feel Better morning, and had a great day. The volunteers are qualified beauticians and hair dressers and they did a good job of making you feel relaxed and pampered as they showed you how to apply a bit of makeup and how it can make you feel soo much better. My loverly volunteer helped me…
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Neck, shoulder and back pain due to imbalance after single breast mastectomy
I would like to hear from anyone who is suffering from the above. I had my surgery in 2004 but over the past 3+ years I have endured excruciating pain, and undergone every medical test, physio plan etc known and the overwhelming advice is that my problem is the imbalance. Apparently the scapula is overworking on the L side…
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City2Sea 2017
So, as most of you by now, are already aware, the lovely & inspiring @Fiona2 & I yesterday, competed in the City2Sea event & yes we nailed it!! We are women, hear us ROAR :) some of the photos are now available so I though I would share them.
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Change of name of lost libido group
The Lost Libido group has decided to change its name to Let's Talk About Vaginas to more accurately reflect the focus of this group as a safe place for women to discuss all personal issues related to vaginal health, intimacy issues and post / during treatment difficulties. It was therefore agreed to change the name to…
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NAILED IT!!!
So, today the lovely @Fiona2 ran in the Melbourne Ciuty2Sea event & girls I hgave to say we totally nailed it!!! Both of us did very well indeed, pictures to folloiw ☺️☺️