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Cannot Give Blood anymore for 5 years post treatment....
Hi bosssum buddies, I rang the blood bank today to let them know of my recent breast cancer diagnosis and radiation treatment and hoping to make an appointment. I thought there would be some sort of waiting period following my diagnosis but to my surprise and disappointment, they advised that cancer patients cannot give…
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Mastitis
Hi Everyone I am hoping I might get some advice with an issue I have been having. I have had mastitis (in my L breast - same side I had lumpectomy) which has been persisting for a couple of months now despite several courses of antibiotics. It is inflamed painful and I have green nipple crusting. Has anyone else had this…
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Hysterectomy query
i am 54 and had a double masectomy 2 years ago and have been monitoring my ovaries through my gyno/oncologist. Although i don't have the Braca gene, I have a growing cyst and fibroid and various pains and she has said it would not be unreasonable to have a hysterectomy. I am thinking about it seriously and am wondering if…
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The ACTIVATE trial
Increasing physical activity after a diagnosis of breast cancer has been shown to improve both physical and emotional health, and overall quality of life. It can help improve body weight, muscle strength, confidence, mood, depression and anxiety. Research also indicates that regular exercise may also reduce the risk of…
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Wire free bras
Hi everyone just though I'd share that I found the best range of supportive wire free bras at Harris scarfe playtex range got 2 really supportive ones today with 40% off I am an e cup and fit the dd range small things make me happy
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Post op
Hi everyone i am 10 days post op today and still have so much pain under my arm the wound has healed and is closed with no infection however there is a lump just near beginning of scar breast specialist said last week it can sometimes be scar tissue when she felt it.. i am numb under arm and down back of arm this hurts…
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Ovarian reserve testing + Letter to ex GP
Since my last post I decided to be proactive on the whole trying to get pregnant soon thing. I stopped Tamoxifen on the 8th of November and need to wait 3 months before trying to start a family. I had been wondering if it was a gamble to try naturally first since time is so precious in this game or if we should go straight…
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Free Art Classes in Kenthurst, Sydney
I found this flyer from the Cancer Council and offered to promote it amongst the ladies here. It sounds great and its FREE! It's a different kind of support group for anyone living with any kind of cancer diagnosis "Living with cancer can be very isolating – get together with others in a social, relaxed and confidential…
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Yahoooooo!
Hip hip hooray, My Care Kit arrived today! along with my free post op Berlie bra I am actually very excited - fits well, feels comfortable and now I have two breasts again!!!!!! Off to lunch and then Oncology appointment ........ Feels like Christmas ..... Oh, that's right it is Christmas! Doesn't take much to make me…
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Christmas Cheer
I've been a bit depressed lately and haven't been motivated to do much. Some horrible tests ahead and nothing every seems to turn out right - we all know that feeling. Life seems miserable. So I decided Christmas cheer was in order. We haven't made a big thing of Christmas in the past but now it seems like a wonderful…
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AM I MAD??
So today, I went to see the exercise physiologist who was very helpful & confirmed what I felt in myself, the aches & pains that slow me down when running are muscular, seems is need to stretch more & need massage... oh how I will hate that!!! So, full of excitment I came home & immediately registered for the 5.7km in the…
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Exercise on chemo
Hi Ladies I just wanted to post on here to see people's responses. I have had a delay due to low neutrophils but they are back up and having chemo as we speak. I was talking to a nurse and a social worker that told me that I am exercising too much or at too much of an intensity. Now I walk about 4 times a week roughly and…
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Vitamin D and link to Breast Cancer
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer this year. I have only recently finished my radiation treatment and am now on Tomoxifen for 5 years. In the last month, it was noted that my Vitamin D level was on the low side. Yesterday I happened to visit a musculoskeletal doctor about a muscular issue, who…
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A little festive season tip talk!
Food tips Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food! With a little planning you can still enjoy the temptations :) * Avoid going hungry to parties. Eat something light before the party to reduce your chances of snacking on high calorie party food. * Don’t try to lose weight over the festive season.…
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100!!!
Afternoon All :smiley: Unfortunately life became a little hectic this last week so I decided, regrettably, no to participate in the Carmans Run yesterday. I did however complete my 100th parkrun on Saturday, I am still blitzing it!!!