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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…
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Neuropathy help
Hi all Its 4 months post chemo and the neuropathy in my feet is slightly better but still an issue especially on the balls of my feet. It did not get too bad during chemo but its just lingering now. My oncologist has said that this can take some time to resolve so need to be patient. Anyone tried anything "natural" or…
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Reishi Mushroom
Hi everyone :) Just thought I would pass on information about a mushroom that a Malaysian friend of mine told me about when he found out I was being treated for breast cancer. He told me it was very important I looked it up. So it is the Reishi Mushroom." It has been used to help enhance the immune system, reduce stress,…
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Costochondritis
My first time on the forum. I was diagnosed with "infiltrating ductal carcinoma Grade 2. 20mm. ER, PR Positive, Her2 negative in September 2013. Breast preservation surgery (left side) with axillary clearance. 17 lymph nodes removed (4 positive). Followed by 3 courses of FEC and 3 of Docetaxel then 25 sessions of…
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Weight loss
Hi ladies just if anyone else had experience in losing weight during chemo. I did alter my diet to be as healthy as I could through this process but the only thing I have cut out is refund sugar and processed food. I just felt as I have enough chemicals going through my body I don't need the extra chemicals (this also goes…
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Moving House Done!
Well after a busy few months of living apart from my husband, being diagnosed with Breast Cancer for the 2nd time in 13mths, undergoing 2 surgeries, trying to get my daughter through the moving process without a major re-lapse (has Borderline Personality Disorder & a history of severe self harm) & cleaning & packing up the…
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Non Underwire Supportive Sports Bra
Can anyone recommend where to buy a supportive non underwire Sports bra? Am planning to get back into fitness & all my current sports bras have underwire. Yesterday I tried wearing a Best & Less crop top for my first real walk since my last surgery a couple of weeks ago. While things have healed well & the pain & swelling…
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Encore
http://www.ywcaencore.org.au/node/35 Over recent times I have read discussion based around the Encore program and how beneficial some of you have found it. Sadly I have looked up Encore for Victoria and it is suspended indefinitely due to lack of funding...............goodness! Hopefully that is not the case in the other…
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Fertility preservation - what's involved?
Hi everyone. I'm 33 and was diagnosed a few weeks ago. I don't have children and for most of my life I've never wanted them, but I've never completely 100% ruled them out either. It's been suggested that I should consider having some eggs or embryos frozen. But I'm not sure it's a route I want to go down. I've had friends…
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Mistake.
Sorry thought I was putting into discussion but my discussion went into share. How do I rectify. Thanks.
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New and improved Smiling Mind app and website
Smiling Mind is a mindfulness meditation website and app, developed by an Australian non-profit. It features guided meditations with the objective of managing stress, increasing resilience and assisting in reducing mental health risks. Smiling Mind can assist you with: * Managing stress and building resilience * Meditation…
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Returning to work
I am wondering when it'll be ok for me to go back to work. It's been 5 weeks and I'm starting to feel I have more energy. I work in age care and my work is very physical. I'm on my feet 7.5 hours a day. I'm having counselling for family issues and going ok at the moment. Can't seem to make up my mind when to return. Anyone…
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The Lost Libido Ladies
Hi everyone. If you're one of the many women who have lost their libido and are finding sex painful after cancer treatment, please do join us at the Lost Libido Ladies. Our private group had nearly 100 members but was unfortunately removed when the new website was set up. The group has been reinstated, but we can't access…