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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…
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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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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.