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Dark Humour is good for your health...
I joke around when I'm going through hard times, its just the person I am. I have a dark and quirky sense of humour that can leave some people perplexed, but for me, its an important way of coping. Scientific studies have shown the value of humour in hard times and I have given links to a few of them. If you feel like a…
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Vaginal atrophy. Why didn't someone warn me?
There’s a long list of things nobody warns you about when you go through cancer treatment. It is fairly well known that chemotherapy, radiation therapy and significant surgery all carry risks and side effects but when your life hangs in the balance most people will agree to anything. I did. My biggest shocks were the…
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Tamoxifen = immune compromised?
So with the Covid booster shot announcement, I'm confused! I'm on tamoxifen. Didn't have rads or chemo. A quick google says tamoxifen doesn't effect the immune system - but why does it make me eligible for a covid booster? I'm mostly curious as I want to know if I should be living with an awareness of being…
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Encore Program in Brisbane north
YWCA is hoping to run the Encore program in the northern suburbs of Brisbane next year so are recruiting for 2 facilitators. The role is 3.5 hours a week for 8 weeks and we hope to run 3-4 programs a year (in term time). Please share this link with friends, family and contacts if you know someone who would be great for the…
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getting fit again
It is a lovely cold morning with overcast skies and I have just completed morning nine of my new get fit regime. After finding gyms that suited me far too expensive I searched alternatives. I found a free app that is amazing and you can do anything from 'only' stretches to a rigorous workout. I have been doing the…
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3 Breast Cancer Doctors who were diagnosed with BC discussing their treatment & how it changed them.
Check this out - it will be 2am 'our time' ..... but if you register - you get access to the video link afterwards. I have just registered & my 2 questions are Controlling the side effects of aches & pains from AIs (specially using medicinal cannabis oils) & My concerns with Drs dismissing the depth of mental and physical…
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Encore Program in Queensland
Hi I am the Queensland and Northern Territory coordinator for the YWCA Encore Program. I just wanted to let anyone know who is looking for a program, we still have availability in our Term 4 Brisbane, Toowoomba and Townsville programs. Please visit www.ywcaencore.org.au for days, times, locations and to register.
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Not coping well
Hi, I’m new to this. I have been getting fairly regular mammograms ect for years now due to strong family history of breast cancer. I’m 45 and have always looked after myself physically very well. No one aside from me had any issues until they were in their 50’s or 60’s. Aside from my great grandmother no one has had a…
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COVID (and masks) will be with us for a while
Saw this and thought how often we've seen the variety of mask-wearing skill. Now I will see them and instead of getting cross and thinking "idiot" I will think of this dog and smile to myself !
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DCIS - oncologist?
I was diagnosed with moderate DCIS and after a double mastectomy other stuff was found in both breasts but no aggressive cancer. It’s been mentioned lately about seeing an oncologist. I wasn’t referred to one and unsure why and if it’s necessary… cost and time off work is a huge issue…does anyone have any ideas about if I…
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Arimidex and weight gain
anyone on Arimidex and gained weight ?? a couple of months ago I noticed Id gained about 8kg I thought that was because my doc upped my dose of anti dep, so i cut that out, but I still feel like Im gaining weight as my clothes dont fit like they did. is this a common issue with such meds??
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soya etc
anyone use Soya or turmeric/curcumin?? I'm getting mixed info , some are told to take it some are told no
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Dementia - Most will already know someone with it, or shortly will. Still Alice on SBS Movies 7.30pm
If you haven't seen this movie - if it is 'on' in your region tonight - it is well worth a watch or recording it for later. The story of an intelligent Yale professor, who slips into dementia over a period of years. Maybe you can catch it on 'replay' if you miss it tonight. Dementia - a condition that is usually associated…
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BCNA's Helpline refocus - some changes being made to the Helpline
BCNA's Helpline refocus I received this email last night and assume that all members received it - but just in case some haven't received it, I'll put it here for everyone to read and comment on, if you like ..... I am a little perplexed that a couple of valuable assets to our members will be removed from the Helpline &…
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Sexual Health and Wellbeing - Virtual Conference
Hi everyone, BCNA are holding a virtual conference on Thursday 12 August, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST on sexual health and wellbeing. The conference will explore the emotional and physical impacts of a breast cancer experience broadly, and treatment specifically, relating to sexual health and wellbeing. With a panel of people…