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Would like some advice.
Hi All I am wondering if anyone could give me a bit of advice. My left arm ( the side I had my Operation ) since Saturday seems to be a bit swollen. I did clean windows and other house work Saturday. We have painters in. My question is Should I go to the GP or my Surgeon if I think it needs looking at. I am at the…
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Emotional upheaval
I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer after metastasised cancer was found in my right axillary lymph nodes. I had my lymph nodes removed 3 weeks ago and i am starting chemotherapy soon. I am normally a very upbeat person and I thought i was handling everything quite well but i am suddenly bursting into tears…
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Heart health
Hi everyone, I've recently been to see a cardiologist and have had some tests for some heart issues after cancer treatment. If you've had chemo (esp. Adriamycin) and left sided radiotherapy, your risk of heart problems is increased. I've noticed my list of chemo related problems seems to be increasing as time passes. I…
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Anti-werewolf pep talk?
Hello lovely ladies! Calling for a pep talk! I'm about to start taking my tamoxifen for the first time. It feels like a big step - such a long-term change / commitment (10 yrs+). Aside from the 'no going back' aspect, it's the drop in oestrogen that freaks me out. Being peri-menopausal I was already getting those signs -…
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Wellness forum
congtatulations to bcna for running an excellent information forum last night in Melbourne. I found Dr Helen Donovan, a health psych, very inspiring. She had some simple realistic tips for making behaviour change. She was a very engaging speaker. Likewise the dietician Jeanne Fourie was very informative about food and…
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QV gentle wash
i have just come across this online and am a little freaked out. Only started using Qv wash from the day of diagnosis.
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Treatment finished
Well, after mastectomy & axillary clearance, chemo & radiotherapy my active treatment is finally finished. It's taken the better part of the year & I still have hormone therapy & a lot of healing to do, but I'm done. As I drove home yesterday after my last 'zap' rather than feeling joy, relief etc. I was feeling rather…
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Help - How long until Exercise stops Hurting???
Hi to all Prior to diagnosis (2015), treatment (chemo and rad) and hysterectomy (2016) I was exercising consistently and using a PT to try and shift weight and get healthier. Well, I have finally run out of excuses and recently started again with a PT (up until now I have been very hit and miss with exercise - walking,…
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Muscle soreness after exercise
Hi everyone Getting back into exercise or starting any sort of exercise for the first time after a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging. Although the benefits to exercise are plentiful and very worthwhile, there can be some down sides, one of which can be muscle soreness. Exercise induced muscle pain is very common,…
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Is it Neuropathy or not??
What I think of as my neuropathy started in the 2nd lot of chemo I had - dox and hercepton. It was quite fascinating, feelings like butterflys running down my arms, up my legs, across my back and chest - I actually liked the feeling and on many sleepless nights and slack days it gave me something to do. Then the feet got…
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Team Members Wanted!!
Good Morning Girls :) How are we all today??? So, who is up for an awesome fun time??? Blackmores Fun Run in Sydney on September 17th??? We could make a whole BC Girls weekend of it, how cool would that be?. I am more than willing to fly up from Melbourne for it, @melclarity @Scooper how about you girls??? you dont have to…
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Otis, again
I'm currently tapped into the wifi at Kez's Hideaway in Redesadale Victoria. This is just one of the Otis Foundation homes available across the country for people have had treatment for breast cancer in the last twelve months. If you have been sucked into the BC vortex, please do yourself a favour and get onto the Otis…
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Waxing and massage
Hey guys, Was wondering how soon it is safe to have your legs waxed and have a massage. I finished chemo in April and radiation two weeks ago. I feel like doing something nice for myself but not if its not safe to do so. Would love to hear others thoughts.
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look good feel better
Today I attended the Look Good Feel Better and not being a makeup person was hesitant to go. It was a great day and my self esteem was lifted. To think volunteers can help Cancer ladies feel good about themselves was amazing and we all looked so much better, those with hair, without and with a tiny bit growing! I recommend…
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Need assistance with my weight
Hey ladies. Its been a while hope you are all keeping positive. I need help with my weight. I finished treatment 3 years ago and been on arimidex for nearly two years. For the past year i seem to have lost my way and put on nearly 10kg. I have aches and pains everywhere my knees my back have preexisting injuries and they…