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Tyrosine supplement for low thyroid
Hello all - I am 1.5 years clear of cancer ER, PR+. I stopped Tamoxifen after 1 year as the side effects were pretty bad for me. I recently had my thyroids checked as i have gained ~4 kg in 1 month - something I had never done except with Tamox. All normal, but T3 on the border of non-normal low (11). Someone suggested…
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Cancer Australia FAQs COVID-19 Vaccine
Hello everyone, Cancer Australia has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) based on input from cancer clinicians and people affected by cancer, including via a roundtable meeting of key cancer control stakeholders, consultation with consumer representatives and organisations, and queries and concerns raised…
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It’s scanxiety that finally pulled me down…
I found a lump in May 2021. In January 2022 I was finally diagnosed, after a single mastectomy, with triple negative metaplastic carcinoma. This is a rare breast cancer, with the worst prognosis of them all. I sailed through the mastectomy. I endured four cycles of TC, came out feeling terrible, but quickly recovered and…
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5 years, all Clear - signed off with my surgeon yesterday
Travelled to Sydney in the stinking hot weather on Thurs (no aircon in the campervan!) and arrived at my cousin's place, like a grease spot on the floor! Great catching up with them again & also caught up with an ex flatmate I hadn't seen in decades & a squash buddy that I used to play with weekly ... hadn't seen him or…
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Heart aflutter again.
I just spent the day in hospital with a heart flutter. I am on beta blockers, as it happened about March last year too. Not sure if it is my age or a follow on from the 2016 chemo but it is annoying to have what is basically 2 heart rhythms working against each other. The doc said a second rhythm can start and it says, 'I…
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achievement!
At the risk of sounding ridiculous, I am so proud of myself. Today I went to the dentist to get a filling replaced, and I DIDN'T CRY! I was shaking afterwards but I did it. Go me.
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post op exercise question?
Hello all, I have a question, I have also emailed this off to my bc nurse, however they are busy and can not get back to me for a few days, so I thought I would ask here for a general idea, I was diagnosed on the 14.12.2022, today I have had my PPET-CT Scan, yuck, what an ordeal, If that is all good for my surgeon, I'm…
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FOODS TO AVIOD DURING CHEMO
So i have just stated chemo for breast cancer and i have read different things of what to avoid. Sushi Raw Seafood - Raw soft cheeses honey Alcohol It feels like Iam pregnant all over again !!!! no good food, morning sickness, insomnia Can anyone tell me if these are correct and have i forgotten anything?
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Supplements
Is anyone taking supplements whilst doing treatment?
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Positive attitude
Hi All. Before I was hit by cancer, I did take a pride in my positive attitude to things. Since the diagnosis, I have been through several ups and downs, but honestly mostly feeling down. I do try to keep busy and meditate but many at times negative thoughts have been overpowering. Any advise or experiences please?
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DMX, Flat (no reconstruction) and Loving it
I have seen a few posts lately about double mastectomy and staying flat and wanted to share my experience. I have turned 37 last month. I had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction on 2 February 2022 and couldn’t be happier with my decision. I am staying flat and have no regrets. If anyone here is approaching surgery…
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Post mastectomy exercise program
Just thought to share this here - apologies if others have already. New 12 week post mastectomy exercise program from The Limit - available free to people with breast cancer. I’m currently 10 days post op but starting at the beginning (can start as early as 3 days post op) - feels good to move safely and stepwise! (Also…
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Simple exercises you can do at home to improve your fitness
The Recovery Room (on Facebook) has a HEAP of informative short videos on MANY cancer related subjects ..... today, it was on simple exercises you can do at home, to improve your Fitness. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=624715349412100 Check out their other videos as well - these ones related to those with cancer…
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Cooler Sleep - Mattress, Gel Pad, Sheets
Hello, I'm finding my mattress is holding heat in the night and waking me up. I'm wondering if anyone has used a Cooling Gel Pad under their sheets or mattress protector? Does it make you sweat? I'm interested in any tips on cool mattresses, mattress protectors, pillows or sheets to help this problem. I'm 18mnths since end…
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Review New Book called 'Catching Breast Cancer' by James Lawson - eminent Breast Cancer Researcher
I haven't read this book yet - but it could be an interesting read. How AMAZING if they find that some breast cancers ARE an infectious disease or caused by bacteria (like ulcers - that was only discovered in the last 30+ years ....... ) From the Publisher: CATCHING BREAST CANCER “How is it possible to catch breast…