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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!!!
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Chemotherapy and Hashimoto's Disease - Autoimmune Thyroiditis
When I started chemo my weight was stable and I felt good. Three months in my weight was still stable, then on the fifth round of chemo my weight started rising by a kg a month and never stopped. It's now 18 months since I finished chemotherapy. The rate of gain has been consistently 1kg per month. I've been on a calorie…
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Depression Group
Hi can anyone tell me if the Depression & Anxiety group is still active ??? Paula
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"One-armed" Back Pack
Hi There, I seem to remember some time ago a discussion about suitable back packs to avoid lymphedema on affected side. Can't find the discussion in the search engine. Am I imaging things? Ta
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The death of the 'other' me?
Hi Ladies' I am really sorry i haven't been here much and contributed the way I used to....the tables have turned, it's my turn to be down in that abyss, as i have so often referred to it myself......be patient with me...be kind to one another and yourselves....I'll be back on track soon....Promise! Xx From my Facebook…