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Letrozole and Milk Thistle
My Oncologist changed my tablets from Arimidex to Femara (I take the generic Letrozole) about 7 weeks ago as I was having lots of side effects on Arimidex. About the same time I started on Milk Thistle to help the liver but now have been reading it may not be the best thing to take while on the Letrozole. Does anyone…
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Feeling pretty crappy today
Today I just need to vent. I have had a really bad month with non cancer stuff. I have been off work since Sept 12 after collapsing at work a few times. I also had to stop going to the gym because my blood pressure which used to be very high but was controlled with 2 types of meds is now really low causing me to pass out a…
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Buckets and Stress
I read somewhere (probably on here) that after you go through a diagnosis and prolonged treatment for breast cancer (and it would be the same for any serious illness or life changing event I would think) that your “bucket” for stress is always about 70% full (or maybe it’s only 30% of the size it was before bc). This…
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We are whole
My daughter just tagged me in this video .... I found it emotional but good emotions... https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedladylike/videos/1858808131072078/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
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First Chin-up. Yay!
Some of you may remember I recently began a weightlifting program to hopefully improve my bone density. One of my personal aims was to improve my upper body strength enough to be able to do a chin-up. Today I achieved that! What a feeling to achieve this. My body has been through so much and the aches and pains (Femara…
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Breast Cancer has changed my fitness ideas to another level
Hi, my name’s Karen and I am a Breast Cancer survivor, a member at Fernwood Darwin and I have just completed my 'Certificate III in Fitness' through Fernwood Learning. In March 2012, at the age of 37 married with 3 young children, my life was turned upside down. I went for a routine mammogram and ultrasound following my 40…
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Life returns to new normal?
Where has the last 12 weeks gone? So much has happened but it is invisible to others. I am back to work tomorrow and am looking forward to it but anxious as well. I put off my return to work 3 times but finally feel I am ready. I have no idea why I thought I would only be off work for a month!! I wasn't expecting so much…
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Revitalise programme
hi ladies, Has anyone completed the Revitalise programme. Do you recommend it. Thanks Bevkk
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Take the pledge to eat more veg
Image Source: www.dailypollirallo.com It is recommended that we eat five serves of vegetables a day, however it can be difficult to do this and most Australians eat only about half the recommended amount. Eating vegetables has enormous health benefits; research shows that people who eat more vegetables as part of an…
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Power squared
This is one of my husbands favourite sayings. He uses it to describe the situation where something has more than one benefit and the benefit is then multiplied rather than just added on (yes he's an engineer!). That is what I am finding regarding the Weight Class (for bone health) that I now attend 2 to 3 times a week. I…
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3 years later and Cancer Free
My hair is growing back! Merry Christmas to the ladies who know me! xxx Love Bel
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Fun runs, walks during chemo
Hi ladies since my diagnosis I have been setting myself goals I would like to achieve. As I have been able to continue exercise pretty well throughout treatment thus far, I am hoping to do some 5km walks in October and November (I will be on weekly taxol). i am just wondering how realistic this for me. Has anyone done any…
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Meltdowns
Hi all, I guess I am posting this to vent and try and clear my head. When I thought I was getting through this and doing well, coping with the off days and getting back into work etc, I seem to be going backwards. I have had quiet a few meltdowns in the last couple of months. My wonderful friends have been there for me,…
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Periods
Hi Ladies Anyone had their period during chemo still? I was told I would go into early menopause but currently I have my second period since starting chemo (just finished AC and start Taxol next week). I am just confused as i expected the to go. Thanks in advance!
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Tips to get more active and stay active
Lifestyle change like increasing physical activity is a process that take time and requires support. If you are finding it difficult to motivate yourself, and to stay motivated, here are some helpful suggestions for finding support and maintaining change. Journal or keep a diary – keep track of your goals in a daily…