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Exercise and energy levels during treatment
Hi, I start chemo and immunotherapy for TNBC in a couple of weeks. I am a fairly active person and race mountain bikes as a hobby. My husband and I have been considering trading my analogue mtb in for an emtb so I can still ride while having treatment. Our local trails are not flat at all so there is always imbuing…
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Quote for the week
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Hello Everyone I’m still here and great !
I saw a message today Iser mentioned me stating I hadn’t been heard of for a long time. Well hellllllllooooo everyone .... five years 3 months into her 2 metastatic breast cancer and fighting fit. I moved to the beach at Marcoola bought 50 metres from the surfs edge and crazy love it. My heart sings living here and I…
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Legal CBD Oil
For those of you who are looking for CBD Oil, I noticed a sign at the counter in Priceline (Firle, Adelaide) the other day. It was advertising it but "talk to the pharmacist". I think the brand was Infinity but I don't know what strength or price, or what conditions are attached but figured that if anyone is interested…
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Good news
On the 10th June 2017/I was diagnosed with breast cancer is was a shock I have just had my annual mammogram and ultrasounds yesterday I saw my oncologist and was given the good news I am in the clear I am still on Tamoxifen until 2022 I am confident about the future Keep strongRegards Stork
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Exercise and Taxol
Hey Ladies. I've finished the dreaded AC and starting taxol today. I've been walking a lot during the whole process with some light workouts but want to get back to my usual fitness stuff. Maybe not so heavy but definitely hiking. How has everyone else coped with working out or whatever was manageable?
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Radiotherapy
I have just completed 5 weeks or 25 rounds of radiotherapy following a mastectomy. I was fortunate enough to have been told about this amazing Strata XRT gel which I used twice a day during treatment and 30 days post treatment. My skin is amazing and I did not suffer any burning or issues at all during radiation.…
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4 years later, and all good!
I had a lumpectomy in June 2017 followed by chemo and radiotherapy. I've just had my four year mammogram, ultrasound and appointment with my surgeon; and all is good! Yaaaay! I check the online network every day and don't add much, but I still feel connected to our great group. Best wishes to all BC sisters and brothers.
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Diet and weight loss
Morning team has anyone else had dietary advice following diagnosis? I booked in to see the dietitian and the EP at my private oncology clinic because I thought it would be a good thing to do. I do know that recurrence is more likely if overweight, which I am, I have a bmi of 28.5. I was imagining some gentle long term…
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Free Yoga Class
Eve Yoga Studio 171 Sydney Road Brunswick have a free yoga class every Monday at 11.15 am for women who have a history of Breast Cancer.
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Medicare runs out
I had breast cancer 2 years ago , 5 weeks of radiation therapy , annual mamograms since . now i found another lump. cant get a bone density scan till July ( its done every 2 years) may not get the mammogram till next year , my medicare funding has run out it seems
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BIG Health Check for over 75s ..... and it is FREE
Did you know that the Gov has an over 75s health check that is incredibly thorough - it takes about an hour .... and you can have it done Every 12 months! It has been available for 10 years and yet never been mentioned by our GP for hubby (who is 85 this year.) I’ll be looking into it now, as I Bet it would have picked up…
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what are u supposed to do ??
breast cancer two years ago , 2 weeks ago i found a lump/had it scanned gp said just keep an eye on it see if it grows ( Its in the same area as the last one so Im freaking out). had a ph consult with my cancer care doc ( was told it was by phone he was expecting face to face ) he wants to do a biopsy etc ( like last time…
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lucky save
those with hormone sensitive breast cancer , make sure u check the manufacturers website when it comes to anti depressants and such . one was prescribed for me and before i took it i read the write ups on the the website , its not recommended for people breast cancer
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Triple negative and menopause
Hi all, it’s been a while since I’ve visited this site, I have my 3rd year post treatment check up coming up in a few weeks, so far all clear 😁 I was wondering if any of you chemo induced menopausal women have any advice on skin care. I feel like my skin is ageing at a rapid rate. I’ve been taking silica, tried many…
